PIH Health is Hiring an Instrument Room Technician, Sterile Processing Department, Part Time, Evenings Near Los Angeles, CA
Job Description Works independently, performing all tasks related to the reprocessing and sterilization of surgical instruments. These tasks include maintenance, decontamination, prepping, sterilization and proper handling and storage. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Required Skills
Clinical knowledge of sterile processing procedures and surgical instruments
Independent performer
Assertive
Good interpersonal skills
Team player
Detail oriented
Required Experience Required:
High school graduate or GED
One (1) year of experience in acute health care
Knowledge of surgical instruments and their use
Knowledge of supplies and equipment used during sterile processing
LA City fire card within 6 months of employment
Preferred :
IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) certification preferred
Previous experience in sterile processing preferred