Job Description
Description
The Sterile Processing Technician will participate in the all activities/duties of the Department by following policy and procedure for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storage of all patient care instrumentation, equipment and supplies. Performs tasks in decontamination, assembly of instruments, sterilization, and may work in sterile cores of the Operating rooms. Participates in the departmental patient safety and performance improvement initiatives.
What you will do:
- Assists with training of new staff.
- Assures the prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains inventory.
- Follows Hospital Safety and Infection Prevention policy and guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.
- Maintains professional behavior and appearance.
- Maintains professional self-development by participating in educational opportunities available both internally and externally.
- Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift work activity. Reports any discrepancies or unusual activity to the Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician, or Supervisor.
- Participates in and complies with departmental and institutional regulatory requirements, policy and procedure pertaining to: quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance. Actively participates in quality improvement issues with appropriate monitoring and documentation.
- Performs duties by following the policy and procedures of the hospital and the Sterile Processing Department. Works collaboratively with peers to achieve department's goals and organization's vision.
- Performs technical tasks while conforming to standard procedures and methods used to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute supplies and instrumentation within the applicable Federal, State and other regulatory agencies including the Joint Commission.
- Prepares assigned shift work report of activity and appraises Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician of issues and needs.
- Promotes a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork.
Skills
Sterile processing, Sterilization, Surgical instrumentation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Education Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Preferred
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to clean, sterilize, assemble, and store medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures
- Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful relationships with a diverse population
- Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding all aspects of an assignment including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
- Knowledge of and experience with surgical instrumentation, sterilization practices, and surgical supplies and case cart assembly
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology; sterilization methods and equipment, supply distribution, storage and inventory control
- Knowledge of surgical instrument processing, including the assembly of complex surgical instrument sets in all services
Licenses and Certifications:
- CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 1 Year or
- CSPDT - Sterile Process/Dist Tech
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.78 - $37.62/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Stanford,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Shift work,
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