Central Processing Technician Per Diem Varied

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Rotating

• 08 Hour (United States of America)

Job Summary

Disassembles, cleans, assembles, sterilizes, and stores procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique under direct supervision. Completes requests to dispense equipment and supplies and assists in maintaining and processing patient charge records and maintaining department inventory.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves.

• Loads autoclaves in the prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to manufacturer's requirements of items being sterilized. Reads autoclave graph to verify appropriate sterilization cycle and provides required records for inspection.

• Assembles all instrument procedure trays and packs according to the prescribed manner using count sheets. Wraps and handles packages for sterilization following the procedure.

• Communicates with supervisor when unable to replace parts or when equipment is deficient in the work area to keep accurate count sheets.

• Dispenses sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies per department request.

• Disassembles, cleans, reassembles and tests portable equipment using approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps and cleaners to ensure proper functioning

• Assists in orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and overall department operation.

• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare

• ValleyCare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum one-year's applicable experience preferred.

• Completion of Central Service Technician training

License/Certification

• BLS - Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.

• Current certification as CRCST preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skill

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Strong knowledge of Quality Assurance, Safety and Infection Control guidelines

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong command of the English language - reading, writing and speaking.

• Strong interpersonal skills

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care

• ValleyCare (SHC

• VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $31.00 - $40.00 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.