Dignity Health
SPD TECH I Central Sterilization
Dignity Health, Northridge, California, us, 91329
Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Northridge Hospital
Sterile Processing Tech I
Central Sterliization
The Sterile Processing Tech I Tech processes and prepares equipment and supplies for patient care use. Cleans and/or sterilizes equipment and supplies for all user departments using the current approved cleaning and sterilization techniques.
Responsibilities
Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.Inspects assembles packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization asepsis infection control and universal safety precautions.Understands and utilizes department logs or computers to document the processing steps. Use of hospital instrument tracking systems in all designated areas.Disassembles cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations including but not limited to ultrasonic cleaning.Maintains supply levels of all items required for daily used supplies and effectively communicates with those responsible for ordering.Promotes ensures and improves customer service to all internal and external customers. Able to work collaboratively with others.Ensures quality of department products. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and follows all department policies and procedures.Independently operates decontamination equipment in Sterile Processing.Completes daily assignments planning and organizing work in order to be finished at the end of the shift. Demonstrates initiative by assisting others when personal assignment is completed.Peel pack instruments needed for surgery and assemble simple sets (complex 1-3) and L&D sets as directed by department leadership. (i.e. ER CCU Cath Lab).Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization asepsis infection control and universal safety precautions.Effectively communicates both written and verbal with co-workers and supervisory staff as necessary to ensure effective functioning of operating room activities.Establishes and maintains professional cooperative interpersonal relationships with other staff members physicians patients patient family members and the public as appropriate while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.Prepares case carts as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
One year technical operating/instrument room experience in sterile processing preferred.Prior large Hospital/acute care experience preferred. GI experience preferred.High School Graduate or equivalent required.Certification in sterile processing preferred.Current AHA BLS card required.Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.Central Service Technician certification (CRCST) preferred.Knowledge of specialty instruments and thorough knowledge of disinfecting and sterilization procedures required.
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Northridge Hospital
Sterile Processing Tech I
Central Sterliization
The Sterile Processing Tech I Tech processes and prepares equipment and supplies for patient care use. Cleans and/or sterilizes equipment and supplies for all user departments using the current approved cleaning and sterilization techniques.
Responsibilities
Cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment following established policy and procedure.Inspects assembles packages and sterilizes medical devices following manufacturer's recommendations and established procedure.Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization asepsis infection control and universal safety precautions.Understands and utilizes department logs or computers to document the processing steps. Use of hospital instrument tracking systems in all designated areas.Disassembles cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturer's recommendations including but not limited to ultrasonic cleaning.Maintains supply levels of all items required for daily used supplies and effectively communicates with those responsible for ordering.Promotes ensures and improves customer service to all internal and external customers. Able to work collaboratively with others.Ensures quality of department products. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and follows all department policies and procedures.Independently operates decontamination equipment in Sterile Processing.Completes daily assignments planning and organizing work in order to be finished at the end of the shift. Demonstrates initiative by assisting others when personal assignment is completed.Peel pack instruments needed for surgery and assemble simple sets (complex 1-3) and L&D sets as directed by department leadership. (i.e. ER CCU Cath Lab).Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of sterilization asepsis infection control and universal safety precautions.Effectively communicates both written and verbal with co-workers and supervisory staff as necessary to ensure effective functioning of operating room activities.Establishes and maintains professional cooperative interpersonal relationships with other staff members physicians patients patient family members and the public as appropriate while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.Prepares case carts as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications
One year technical operating/instrument room experience in sterile processing preferred.Prior large Hospital/acute care experience preferred. GI experience preferred.High School Graduate or equivalent required.Certification in sterile processing preferred.Current AHA BLS card required.Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.Central Service Technician certification (CRCST) preferred.Knowledge of specialty instruments and thorough knowledge of disinfecting and sterilization procedures required.
This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.