Sterile Processing Department Technician (SPD Tech)

Job Description

The Instrument/ Sterile Processing Department Technician requires preparation and sterile processing of instruments and supplies, while providing on-site support within a surgical center facility. This individual assists the Director of Sterile Processing Department with operational matters.

Job Duties:

• Runs daily tests on all autoclaves and check sterilization parameters to verify that the autoclave is ready for use.
• Verify that all biological testing is negative; ability to respond in accordance to implemented policy in the case a test is positive.
• Receive and document all instruments and equipment from the surgery department
• Assemble, package, and sterilize instrument trays; Peel packed instruments.
• Store all sterilized instrument trays and peel packed instruments in the appropriate area
• Order all supplies used in the decontamination and sterilization area.
• Perform various duties as assigned by management.
• Travels to multiple facilities, on need be basis.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficient in all aspects of decontamination, sterilization, biological testing, and instrument identification
• Ability to lift instrument trays and equipment
• Motivated and Responsible
• BLS/CPR Certified

Requirements:

• Valid Transportation
• Valid CA Class C Driver’s License
• Position may require occasional travel to multiple facilities
• Certification (Preferred)
• Have graduated from an accredited sterile processing program and/or one year SPD experience
• Ability to work varied shift times

Company Description

Since 2014, Prime MSO has developed and managed surgical facilities that provide patients with the highest level of surgical care. Today we are one of the reliable and independent operators of outpatient surgery centers in the Los Angeles area, covering virtually the full range of surgical specialties.

Our remarkable community of teammates, physician partners and health system partners are deeply committed to providing quality patient care and improving healthcare in America. Our focus on building strategic relationships with our partners enables us to acquire, develop and optimize facilities in an aligned economic model that enables better access to high-quality care at a lower cost.

While healthcare is in a constant state of change, we want to make sure it is always for the better. We believe that happier, more fulfilled employees and staff in a fun and dynamic work environment will ultimately provide the best care in the country. At Prime MSO, that means success. Talk to any of our employees about their experiences and hear the difference Prime MSO is making in their lives today.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave

Part Time

• Paid time off

Workplace Benefits:

Prime believes in fostering a rewarding and caring workplace environment. We understand the importance of work-life balance and appreciate the time our employees invest in us. To show our appreciation, we strive to create a fun environment. We celebrate all staff birthdays and major life events. We celebrate holidays at individual locations throughout the year including potlucks for Thanksgiving and Secret Santa or White Elephant events during winter. Working at Prime is like working with your closest friends and family.

We also strive to give back to our community. We proudly host food drives, toys for tots, and raise money for local charities in our area. When creating and conducting these charitable events, we always choose local charities where we can see where the charitable efforts in action.

To promote good work-life balance, we have adopted a competitive PTO policy where all first-year full time employees accrue 14 total days of PTO (almost three weeks of paid time off). The number of PTO days able to accrue increases with each year of employment too. We offer 40 hours of paid sick time to all full-time employees with part-time and even per diem employees able to accrue paid sick time based on hours worked. We also offer paid bereavement leave in the event of a close family member passing away.

Vision and Dental insurance are fully paid for by the company. We offer generous contributions to all medical health plans with increased contribution to managers. Our medical plans offered include HMO and PPO options with infertility coverage. As a Prime employee, you also have unique access to our surgical facilities and doctors for health needs as Prime strongly believes in the importance of access to good and affordable medical care.

Prime strongly values continued education and training for our employees. We assist our nursing staff in obtaining certifications when necessary and offer a tuition reimbursement program. We offer cross-training at our facilities so our employees can broaden their knowledge, skill, and experience. We believe in the importance of meeting your full potential and do all we can as a company to help you achieve it.