Sterile Processing Technician (Outpatient), Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers
since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices,
comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located
throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is
known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively
downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its
proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake
Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment.
Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies
and equipment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

* High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
* Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related
experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

* Sterile Processing Technician certification: Preferred

Essential Functions:

* Decontaminates and processes instruments, including compiling instrument
sets, counting instruments and recording counts. Sterilizes instruments,
trays, basins, etc. with the appropriate exposure/dry times. Prepares
instruments for “immediate use” sterilization when necessary. Maintains a
clean and orderly environment in the department by daily wiping of counters,
sinks, exterior surface of autoclaves and high disinfection equipment. Cleans
the autoclave chambers on a weekly basis. Assists Operating Room Housekeeping
with room turn over, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily
duties, if necessary. Assists with picking supplies/instruments for upcoming
cases.
* Performs daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test
packs, biological indicators and diagnostic cycle for Endoscope Processors.
Evaluates instruments for function and safety when reprocessing. Provides
reprocessing services for ancillary department instruments, including
Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology.
* Identifies and evaluates loaner instruments prior to processing. Records
loaner information in a log for tracking. Maintains Biological Incubator and
log; evaluates for biological test results.
* Provides technical services and assists in operating room, recovery,
outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed. Works
under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and reports to the
perioperative services manager.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.