Providence Health & Services Santa Monica , CA 90405
Posted 1 week ago
Lead Sterile Processing Technician within Surgical Services at Providence Saint Johns Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. This position is full-time and will work 8-hour Day shifts.
Coordinates, supervises and educates staff regarding activities associated with surgical instrument preparation, including instruments by procedure and instrument count sheets for assigned services. Organizes inventories and maintains sterile instrument inventory system for assigned services. Works collaboratively with departments to identify instrument needs. Assists in the training of personnel in general instrumentation procedures and specific complex instrumentation. Coordinates instrument repairs for surgical services. Coordinates the department and ensures proper technique is followed in order to maintain a safe sterile processing unit. Manages the orientation of new staff, on-going staff education, and daily operational decision making. Participates in staff development and job performance reviews. Performs duties in a manner that supports team concepts, excellent customer satisfaction, and exceptional patient care.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
1 year Instrumentation/sterilization experience in an acute/ambulatory hospital
Upon hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
Preferred Qualifications:
Training in Sterile Processing
Associate's Degree
5 years recent instrumentation/sterilization experience in an acute hospital
1 year Leadership experience
5 years Instrumentation/sterilization experience in an ambulatory care setting
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