What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Tech II position at CommonSpirit Health?
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety! As a Sterile Processing Tech II, you'll be responsible for the meticulous cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment used throughout our facility. You'll be a key contributor to a safe and efficient operating room environment.
- Instrument Expert: Thoroughly clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize medical devices according to established procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
- Equipment Guardian: Operate and maintain cleaning and sterilization equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Quality Assurance Champion: Perform biological testing, monitor autoclave performance, and identify instruments needing repair or sharpening.
- Inventory Manager: Maintain supply levels, fill surgical case cart requisitions using our hospital computer system, and report any equipment malfunctions.
- Team Player & Mentor: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, physicians, and supervisory staff. Act as a preceptor and mentor to new team members, sharing your expertise and contributing to their development.
- Safety Advocate: Demonstrate a strong understanding of sterilization principles, infection control practices, and universal safety precautions.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of two years experience with surgical instrumentation required.
- Minimum two years prior sterile processing or surgical tech experience required.
- Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or surgical tech program required.
- High School Graduate or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
- Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) required.
- CRCST required within 6 months of hire/transfer for Certified Surgical Technologists.
- All certifications are required through HSPA.
- Knowledge of specialty instruments and thorough knowledge of disinfecting and sterilization procedures required.
- Current AHA BLS card required
- Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.
- This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.
