Sterile Processing Tech Full Time Days - San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

Position Summary:

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital.

Position Accountabilities:

1. Ensures proper operation (e.g. runs and records biological tests, inspects equipment for visible signs of malfunction) of sterilizers (sterrad NX, sterrad 100) prior to use on a daily basis.
2. Processes all contaminated instruments, endoscopes and supplies returned to the Sterile Processing Department.
3. Applies infection prevention techniques in daily work assignments (e.g. general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets).
4. Demonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of instruments and endoscopes, tray preparation and special procedure items.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of proper packaging and preparation of all supplies for sterilization.
6. Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers (e.g. steam, sterrad). Maintains all department equipment e.g.( heat sealer).
7. Receives, cleans and delivers supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Maintains all crash carts.
8. Works closely with Sterile Processing Supervisor and assists with orientation and training of new personnel.
9. Completes .edu’s and other required hospital education by the due date.
10. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.
11. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing program

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• One (1) year within the past three (3) years experience as a Sterile Processing Technologist
• Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Certification in specialty preferred

Pay range: $26.52 - $35.65 hourly

**Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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