STERILE PROC TECH II in POMONA, California at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Position Summary: Advises Lead and Manager of daily work unit activities. Provides functional direction and guidance to associates. Prepares and provides clear and concise information for shift reports. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Reports any equipment problems to Management. Works directly with the Lead Tech and Manager to achieve the goals of the department and provide quality service. Takes the initiative and responsibility to resolve problems. Maintains a strong working relationship with surgery to provide quality service in a timely manner. Assures proper decontamination, disinfection, preparation, sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment and medical supplies. Assures that materials and supplies are maintained at adequate levels to provide uninterrupted service. Performs washer/de-contaminator, ultrasonic, plasma, low heat and sterilizer equipment testing. Assures all departmental records are accurately maintained. Performs IFU research. Follows vendor tray process for receiving and returns Loaners. Assist with Durable Medical Equipment. Provides clear and concise communication when responding to phone requests. Maintains quality standards by adhering to local, regional, infection control and regulatory agencies (TITLE 22requirements, ANSI/AAME and AORN standards). May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST). Two (2) years' experience in Sterile Processing working in Surgery; able to work independently with minimal supervision; knowledge of training, educating Associates and new hires; experience in problem-solving of departmental workflow based on surgical procedures; experienced in analyzing and determining instrumentation; strong working knowledge of surgical instruments for all surgical services; advanced knowledge in Surgical Specialty instrumentation (Robotics, Laparoscopic, Reposable); observe departmental patient experience plan, competencies and practices; able to multitask in high pace environment; able to operate and troubleshoot sterile processing equipment (i.e.sterilizers, Scope Re-processors, Ultrasonic, Washer De-contaminators); knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and microbiology; experience working with general instrumentation, house wide kits and trays and surgical trays; knowledge of vendor tray process; experienced with Durable Medical Equipment; ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds; capable of pushing and pulling carts; tolerate prolonged standing; possess effective verbal and written communication skills, e.g., phone etiquette; able to perform basic mathematical calculations and be computer literate; able to work effectively in a team environment; act as a role model; knowledge and understanding of ANSIA/AAMI, AORN and title 22 standards.

[Preferred Qualifications] Certified Instrument Technician (CIS)

Salary Range: $24.99 - $35.16 hourly. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Salary Range includes night shift differential.

As part of our ongoing effort to remain an employer of choice, eligible employees who work qualifying weekend shifts receive a competitive weekend rate.