Ventura County Health Care Agency

Sterile Processing Technician I/II

Locations: Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) or Santa Paula Hospital

Salary: $35,472.32 - $53,320.50 Annually

 

Description

Under close supervision, Sterile Processing Technicians are assigned to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) or Santa Paula Hospital and responsible for decontamination, inspection, testing, sorting, assembling, packaging, distributing and collecting a variety of reusable medical and surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies, and operating autoclave in the sterilization of same; perform related duties as required.

 

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STERILE PROCESSING & DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN

$3,701.69 - $4,499.42 Monthly

                          

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is seeking to fill one permanent, intermittent Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician position assigned to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center located in Martinez, CA.

 

As a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, you will be responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical devices. Duties include receiving, sorting, cleaning, inspecting and preparing instruments and medical devices for patient care use; operating various types of processing equipment including sterilizers; maintaining records associated with quality assurance; and distributing patient care products to areas within the medical treatment facility.

 

The incumbent will receive supervision from the Sterile Processing Supervisor or the Nursing Manager of the assigned Health Center.

 

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail
• Has the ability to work independently
• Exercises excellent judgement and decision-making skills
• Is able to collaborate and be a strong team player
• Has a thorough understanding of infection control principals
• Has experience with patient care practices

 

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Decontamination – cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments from the Operating Rooms, Labor & Delivery, and the Emergency Room
• Sterilization – preparing instruments for processing in sterilizers and packing sterilized instruments
• Crash carts – stocking and restocking carts after code blue or when a supply expires
• Scopes – cleaning and high-level disinfecting GI scopes, TEE scopes, Bronchoscopes and Anesthesia scopes

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

 

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, a G.E.D. equivalency, or a high school proficiency certificate and proof of successful completion of a formal sterile processing training program.

 

Applicants must attach a copy of their Sterile Processing Training Program certificate.

 

Substitution: Two years of recent full-time or its equivalent experience in a Sterile Processing unit of an acute care hospital performing sterile processing and distribution functions may be substituted for completion of a formal sterile processing training program.

 

Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

 

Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/3255417-0/sterile-processing-and-distribution-technician or our

 

Careers page:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Surgical Instrument Service Company - SIS

 

For almost 50 years, Surgical Instrument Service Company, Inc. (SIS) has been providing superior products and services to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. We pride ourselves on the personalized service we provide to each one of our customers.

 

We currently have traveler positions available in Southern California.   Specifically in the Long Beach area.  

 

6 month/12 month contracts. 

All shifts available

Full-time 40+ hours a week

Certified technicians preferred

Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred but not required

$32 an hour plus overtime pay

Immediate placement

 

Please contact Keith Johnson to inquire or forward your resume. 

 

Keith Johnson |Executive Vice President

Sales and Clinical Programs

Surgical Instrument Service Co., Inc.

Corp: 800.747.8044 | Cell: 623.687.5056

krjohnson@sis-usa.com

www.sis-usa.com

Coordinator – Sterile Processing

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center located in Idaho Falls, ID

The largest medical facility in the region, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) includes a full-service hospital with 318 patient beds. It serves as the region’s healthcare hub, serving southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park and parts of Montana. EIRMC is home to a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (of only two in Idaho), and the only Burn Center in the state of Idaho. Our ER is the most experienced in the region. The hospital's other specialty services include the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit capable of caring for babies born as early as 22 weeks gestation; the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Unit, the largest heart program in the region, a Behavioral Health Center which is a74-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric hospital and the region’s only Primary Stroke Center.

EIRMC is part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and EIRMC are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues.

The largest medical facility in the region, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is a modern, Joint Commission-accredited, 330-bed full-service hospital located in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls offers a rich variety of outdoor activities with Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson, WY and Sun Valley all within a short drive from our hospital.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for staff direction in preparing equipment and instruments for re-use by decontamination, sterilization and storage.

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include:

• 401k
• PTO
• Medical and Dental
• Flex spending, life, disability
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment

Qualifications – External
*Prefer experience in Sterile Processing, Materials Management, or Nursing with knowledge of Sterile Processing Techniques (Preferred).

*Preference may be given to candidates that have one or all of the following:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRST) - REQUIRED
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) - Preferred - obtain within 12 months
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) - Preferred - obtain within 12 months
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) - Preferred

APPLY: Click on link below to view complete job posting and apply

https://hca.taleo.net/careersection/10147/jobdetail.ftl?job=00310-53985&lang=en

Questions: Contact Tanya Covert, Recruiter at tanya.covert@hcahealthcare.com or via mobile/text 208.709.2261

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.