Sterile Processing Tech - Per Diem - Shriners Children's

You can make a difference in a child’s life. Shriners Children’s is the largest provider of pediatric sub-specialty orthopedic and burn care in Northern California and is recognized by US News and World Report as a top pediatric hospital in the country.

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Shriners Children's Northern California offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), paid time off, pet insurance, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

The Central Service Technician decontaminates, cleans, assembles, requisitions, stores, and sterilizes supplies, instruments sets, and trays according to policy and procedure while using aseptic technique. Works closely with OR personnel and is responsible for the OR case carts and maintaining the OR / CS supply room and supporting other Hospital departments with their sterilization needs.

This position is per diem, non exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $30.78 - $43.45/hourly. Compensation is determined by experience and department equity. 

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles of asepsis, infection control and standard precautions
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and principles of sterilization
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory and supplies
• Serves as liaison between the OR and CS, providing supplies, instruments and case carts

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Preferred:

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) 
• 1+ year of hospital experience