Sterile Processing Services of America (SPSA) was founded to assist hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics with their medical device and instrument sterilization processing requirements out of its two processing facilities in Southern and Northern California. Significant investments have been, and will continue to be made in facilities, processing technology, capacity, distribution, leadership, and employee development to be the market leader in offsite surgical instrument sterilization processing in the state of California. Our aim is to be a trusted medical device and instrument sterilization processing provider to the medical community.

The SPSA Instrument Technician is responsible for identification, correct disassembly, cleaning, decontamination and reassembly of instruments used for various surgical procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform instrument processing functions according to AAMI Standards and SPSA’s published Work Instructions (WI’s) as well as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Process incoming instruments in our controlled access Soil Sort (decontamination) area, while wearing appropriate PPE attire.
• Verify and accurately assemble instruments, per client requests.
• Properly document missing instruments according to written SOPs.
• Ensure best care and handing practice of each customer owned item.
• Inspect and ensure that each instrument is in good working order before placing in-tray or pack for shipment.
• Assembly and disassembly of instruments while maintaining all quality criteria.
• Effectively operate machinery such as washers, sterilizers and other related equipment.
• Complete necessary paperwork and computer functions, as appropriate for daily work.
• Adhere to SPSA’s Quality standards.
• Make recommendations to management for possible improvement.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Effectively interface with operations personnel, distribution and others as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPSA is a service company which requires that you are always providing some level of service to either an internal or external customer. You are expected to make decisions that will in effect, positively impact and exceed the expectations of the customer base you serve. Accuracy, delivering on our commitments and the manner in which we execute each transaction must be done in such a manner that it positively spreads our organization’s reputation. Although we cannot always choose the specific work assigned to us, we can however determine the attitude, behavior and personality we portray in completing our work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a fast-paced indoor area with little exposure to dust and high temperatures; moderate exposure to excessive noise; climate-controlled environment; and controlled access. Frequent exposure to bio-hazardous materials and strong odorous chemicals or elements.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 2 years of instrument experience required. Must have working knowledge of how various instruments are used during surgical procedures. Previous Hospital, Surgery Center or Clinic Sterile Processing experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required. Instrument Technician Certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Knowledge of steam sterilization process.
• Knowledge of washer disinfectant and other related equipment.
• Have good manual dexterity and detail-orientation.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must have or be willing to obtain necessary vaccines and testing required to work with soiled items.
• Basic knowledge of personal computer/data processing.
• Work effectively under pressure and within deadlines.
• Willing and capable of working with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers as appropriate.
• Ability to read and understand applicable Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: None

SPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Sterile processing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CRCST (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person