Level II - Sterile Processing Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Irvine, CA
5x8 hrs, Nights
Sign-On Bonus

Decontaminates, cleans, packages, sterilizes, stores and distributes medical/surgical, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, Title 22, APIC, SGNA, JC guidelines as required.

• Responsible for filling orders from requesting departments.


• Make equipment rounds and return soiled equipment to SPD; clean equipment per manufacturers recommendations and validate functionality prior to storage; validate PM status on equipment issued from and returned to SPD per department policy.


• Answer phones.


• Inventory and restock supplies, and specialty carts i.e. isolation, latex, crash carts, etc. per department policy.


• Order specialty beds and other patient equipment per medical center practice.


• Disassembles, cleans or decontaminates surgical instruments per manufacturers recommendations including ultrasonic cleaning.


• Assembles, inspects, tests, wraps and dates all OR sets including specialty sets per department protocol according manufacturers recommendations.


• Operate all equipment in Sterile Processing Department including, but not limited to, steam sterilizers, plasma sterilizers, automated endoscope reprocessors, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers.


• Use of instrument and equipment tracking system in all areas of Sterile Processing Department including documentation of tests and sterilizer records.


• Examines and maintains integrity of sterile packages.


• Prepare OR case carts according to preference cards on all surgical procedures.


• Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal and external customers.


• Able to work in a collaborative environment.


• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of training and service.

• Two (2) years recent experience as a Sterile Processing Technician working in Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital OR a Surgical Technician with two (2) years recent experience working in a Sterile Processing Department in an acute hospital.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).


• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing Program including 400 clinical hours or a Surgical Technician program.

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification OR Registered Central Service Technician Certificate OR Surgical Technologist Certificate

• Basic knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.


• Knowledge of Sterile Processing Department Policies and Procedures; be able to articulate on soaps and detergents, methods of packaging, types of sterilization methods and parameters, infection control practices, high-level disinfection practices, and safe practices in Sterile Processing Department.


• Knowledge of medical, nursing, and surgical supplies and equipment.


• Ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms required.


• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a stressful environment.


• Basic computer skills.

• N/A.

Notes: 

• Will be a shared position for both sides between the main SPD and SNC surgery Center. Same campus.