Facility: Outpatient Pavilion

　　City San Diego

　　Department

　　Job Status

　　Per Diem

　　Shift

　　Variable

　　FTE

　　Shift Start Time

　　Shift End Time

　　Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

　　Hours

　　Shift Start Time:

　　Variable

　　Shift End Time:

　　Variable

　　Additional Shift Information:

　　Weekend Requirements:

　　As Needed

　　On-Call Required:

　　Yes

　　Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

　　$26.500 - $33.125 - $39.750

　　The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

　　What You Will Do

　　To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care

　　Required Qualifications

　　H.S. Diploma or equivalent

　　1 year experience in an acute care hospital, sterile processing, or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing/central supply technician

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution - PREFERREDEssential Functions

　　CommunicationReport any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or SupervisorProvide appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDSMaintain necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logsObtain approval from resource/charge nurse to process incomplete sets

　　Department CompetencyConsistently demonstrate competency as identified in ongoing assessments and evaluationsImplement and adapt comprehensive, age/culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family

　　DocumentationDocument sterilizer load contents and apply load labels to itemsUse charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testingDocument results and actions of biologic and vacuum testingAssure accurate labeling of instruments/sets

　　Instrument ProcessingDisassemble multipart instrumentsSeparate heavy and delicate instrumentsProperly care for powered, lensed, and special instruments/equipmentInspect instruments and trays for broken, damaged or missing instrumentsReassemble trays, protecting sharp/delicate/heavy instruments, and check for cleanlinessLabel trays according to type, includes count sheets with trays

　　SuppliesRestock carts as assignedPrepare case carts for surgery according to preference cards as assignedRequest/order sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters/locks, and tape before supply outages occur

　　Time and Resource ManagementAnticipate surgical needs and prepare instrumentation accordinglyWilling to accept additional assignments and remain flexible with work practicesComplete delegated duties within reasonable timeframes

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipmentSharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class