Sterile Processing Technician, On-Call, S. Baltimore
Job Description
The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned full performance level duties to include decontamination, preparation, sterilization, maintenance and distribution of sterilized instruments and medical equipment. The position also includes management of sterile supplies, equipment knowledge, and maintenance of instrument repair process.
Essential Responsibilities:- Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps (as applicable) and sterilizes trays of instruments, scopes and other medical equipment.
- Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure consistency and quality decontamination of instruments, scopes and equipment.
- Makes instruments, scopes and equipment available to end users on schedule.
- Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with the Operating Room, Clinics and other end users.
- Works in conjunction with on-site Materials Management representatives to maintain par levels, submit ordering requisitions.
- Verifies sterilization, washing and decontamination equipment is functioning properly.
- Maintains sterilization records per department protocol.
- Assists with instrument tracking of repairs and maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Registered Central Service Technician Certificate within 6 months of hire OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification within 6 months of hire
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
- Knowledgeable about the AAMI standards and regulations.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Hospital setting experience preferred.
- Completion of central supply technology course preferred.
- Endo scope reprocessing preferred.
The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned full performance level duties to include decontamination, preparation, sterilization, maintenance and distribution of sterilized instruments and medical equipment. The position also includes management of sterile supplies, equipment knowledge, and maintenance of instrument repair process.
Essential Responsibilities:- Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps (as applicable) and sterilizes trays of instruments, scopes and other medical equipment.
- Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure consistency and quality decontamination of instruments, scopes and equipment.
- Makes instruments, scopes and equipment available to end users on schedule.
- Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with the Operating Room, Clinics and other end users.
- Works in conjunction with on-site Materials Management representatives to maintain par levels, submit ordering requisitions.
- Verifies sterilization, washing and decontamination equipment is functioning properly.
- Maintains sterilization records per department protocol.
- Assists with instrument tracking of repairs and maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Registered Central Service Technician Certificate within 6 months of hire OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification within 6 months of hire
- Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
- Knowledgeable about the AAMI standards and regulations.
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Hospital setting experience preferred.
- Completion of central supply technology course preferred.
- Endo scope reprocessing preferred.
About Kaiser Permanente
At Kaiser Permanente, we’re all focused on helping people and providing high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Across our organization, we’re fiercely committed to our members, our mission, our communities, and each other. We know that each part of the Kaiser Permanente team is essential to our success. Together, we are more than 235,000 dedicated professionals working to advance Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to delivering a healthier tomorrow.
Driven by our collective passion at Kaiser Permanente, we strive to make health care more innovative and compassionate. With the wellness of our patients and our communities at heart, we work to revolutionize health and care from more than 650 locations in 8 states and D.C.
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