Sterile Processing Tech

Surgery Partners Inc

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditory, Bar Code Software, Contract Requirements, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Sterilization, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Responsibilities:

  • Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning,

assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials

  • Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package

items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas

  • Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system
  • Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper

functioning

  • Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items
  • Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles,

wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in

decontamination and sterilization areas.

  • Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for

decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

  • Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available

to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.

  • Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes

instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.

  • Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile

processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.

  • Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or

replacement, and removes defective equipment.

  • Maintains a clean work area
  • Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives and

quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.

  • Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills

Work Environment:

  • Standing for prolonged periods, frequent walking, reaching (overhead, repetition).
  • Proficient communication, both auditory and verbal, with colleagues, vendors, and

surgeons. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

  • Must have ability to lift/push/pull > 50lbs
  • May be exposed to radiation, fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, blood and/or bodily fluids,

infectious diseases

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • State Licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, as required by state regulations or contract specifications

About the Company

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Surgery Partners Inc