Sterile Processing Tech II

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 nations five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here for more information.

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Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety! As a Sterile Processing Tech II youll be responsible for the meticulous cleaning decontamination inspection assembly packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment used throughout our facility. Youll 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 manufacturers 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.

• 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.
• Associates or Bachelors degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) thru HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) is required.
• Current AHA BLS card required
• Fire Card (within 90 days of hire) required.
• Knowledge of specialty instruments and thorough knowledge of disinfecting and sterilization procedures required.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.