Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals--and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work - excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have great resources to do something incredible--for yourself, and for others.

What you will be doing in this role?

Under direct supervision, the Sterile Processing Tech II is responsible for retrieval and decontamination of soiled instruments, containers and case carts. Completes sterile processing tasks pertaining to the inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, sterilizing and delivery of instruments and other reusable medical devices according to departmental policies and industry best practice standards. Works closely with end user departments for supplies and equipment and maintains established inventory levels of sterile instrumentation/supplies. Inspects and identifies instruments needing repair by following established repair procedures. Inspects and identifies instruments needing repair by following established repair guidelines and procedures. Demonstrates an understanding and awareness of quality control/assurance expectations for sterile processing operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs Sterile Processing functions and assorted support duties in decontamination and clean assembly areas in a safe and technical manner consistent with departmental policies and procedures, and best practice standards pertinent to Sterile processing operations. This may include assignment to OR areas typically under the guidance of a Sterile Processing Tech III or Supervisor.
• Inspects, tests and assembles instrument trays, using protocol sheets and Manufactures Instructions for Use (IFU) documents as a guide when preparing for sterilization.
• Sterilizes hospital instruments, utensils, linen and supplies using high temperature, low temperature and high-level disinfection according to established procedures and following regulatory requirements. Dispenses requested sterile and clean supplies/equipment. Assigns priority to emergency requests and issues. Communicates challenges and issues with SP Technicians III or Supervisor for resolution.
• Disassembles and cleans instrumentation and equipment. Reassembles instrumentation and tests for proper functioning. Tags any instrumentation needing repair for the Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator or Repair Technicians or Clinical Engineering. Wears personal protective gear when washing and disinfecting equipment and instruments.
• Delivers missing instruments or pickups and/or replaces malfunctioning or damaged instruments as needed from applicable OR units as assigned and escalate issues to a Sterile Processing Tech III or Supervisor or another designee.
• Submits incomplete instrument list if replacement instruments are needed, missing from tray or damaged. Uses computerized instrument tracking system and refers to manufacture's IFU's. Containerizes or wraps all trays using proper protocols and procedures.
• Maintains assigned work area in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.

Learn more about Cedars-Sinai SPD at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn2bbfhyuSM

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• At least one (1) year in sterile processing or surgical technologist experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits (including health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid time off and a 403(B)) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished and compassionate staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.