Sterile Processing Technician II

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization:ABSMC-Ashby CampusPosition Overview:Performs activities and duties in decontamination, sterilization, case cart preparation, patient care equipment cleaning and distribution, and restock of crash carts and other house-wide specialty carts.Job Description:EDUCATIONHS Diploma or equivalent education/experienceOther: Graduate of an approved Central Processing program or Operating Room Technician program OROther: Equivalent combination of education and pertinent/directly related experience in Central Processing in an acute-care hospital environment.CERTIFICATION & LICENSURECRCST-Certified Registered Central Service TechnicianOR CST-Certified Surgical TechnologistOR CBSPD-Central Board Sterile Processing DistributionPREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:Graduate of approved program with completion of required externship in an acute care hospital performing instrument processing/handling functions ; experience in an acute care hospital preferred.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGESterilization methods including steam, ethylene oxide and plasma chamber.Handling of sterile items.Medical terminology , basic microbiology , anatomy, physiology and elementary physics principles as they relate to daily Central Processing functions.General use, identification, care and assembly of surgical instrumentation.Basic principles and methods of decontamination.Ability to competently perform and evaluate standard performance monitoring tests used for validation of sterilizers and sterilization cycles.Competently operate all sterilization modalities in use at the medical center (ETO, STERRAD, and Steam).Competently operate equipment used in cleaning and high-level disinfection activities (washer-decontaminator , ultrasonic cleaners, and Steris System 1) Advanced instrument identification skillsAble to understand , speak, read and write in EnglishBasic computer skillsJob Shift:NightsSchedule:Short HourShift Hours:8Days of the Week:VariableWeekend Requirements:Rotating WeekendsBenefits:NoUnions:YesPosition Status: Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:8Employee Status:Short HourNumber of Openings:1This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $34.47 to $38.61 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.