Per Diem / PRN Sterile Processing Technician
APN Healthcare Services Inc
Irvine, CA
Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

The Central Sterile Tech is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department throughout the hospital and outlying clinics. Participates in special projects and departmental and medical center-wide performance improvement projects as requested.

Job Responsibilities:
-Follows all appropriate procedures to decontaminate, sterilize and disinfect equipment and instruments.
-Correctly assembles and wraps/packages items.
-Prepares items in an organized & timely manner.
-Operates the autoclave unit appropriately and performs high level disinfection processes.
-Exchanges, cleans and re-stocks crash carts.
-Maintains the work area in a clean and organized condition.
-Ensures proper functioning, care, delivery, and use of clinical equipment & supplies.
 Performs quality checks and troubleshooting & understands relationship of various equipment.
-Orients & trains others on appropriate instruments/equipment use.
-Effectively utilizes surgical preference cards, making and communicating changes as appropriate.
-Appropriately assembles, handles, tray preparation & instruments and anticipates the need for instruments, equipment & supplies and ensures their timely availability.

Required Skills & Experience:
-Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience.
-Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology.
-Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Required Education:
-Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience.

Preferred Education: 
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Required Certifications & Licensure:
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Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
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Must have 2yrs of experience in the identified specialties