Job Summary:The SPD Technician II is an experienced sterile processing professional responsible for complex decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. This position requires certification and demonstrated competency in all aspects of sterile processing operations.
Licensure and Certification:Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), OR Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Education:High School Graduate or GED equivalentCompletion of accredited sterile processing technician program OREvidence of extensive on-the-job training in sterile processing
Experience:Minimum 2 years of sterile processing experience requiredExperience with various sterilization methods and equipmentDemonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation
Knowledge and Skills:Comprehensive knowledge of sterilization principles and methodsExtensive knowledge of surgical instrument names, uses, and assemblyUnderstanding of sterilizer operations and maintenanceKnowledge of OSHA, Joint Commission, and AAMI standardsProficiency in infection control practicesStrong problem-solving and critical thinking skillsExcellent customer service and communication skillsComputer proficiency (Meditech experience preferred)Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionLeadership and mentoring capabilities
Physical Demands - Clerical Administrative Non-Patient Care:Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Key for Physical DemandsContinuous66 to 100% of the timeFrequent33 to 65% of the timeOccasional0 to 32% of the time
| Location | Valencia, CA |