Sterile Processing Tech Lead Full Time Days

San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage

• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program

• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program

• Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines

• Benefits may vary by location and role

Position Summary:

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital. As a Lead, work with both the OR and Sterile processing teams to assist with the smooth flow and transition of work as outlined below. Serve as an example to other technologists both in conduct and performance.

Position Accountabilities:

• Facilitates instrument turnover and work prioritization.

• Verifies that the required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next-day cases.

• Facilitates shift handoff and communication.

• Orders department supplies.

• Initiates the repair process for damaged instrumentation.

• Ensures proper operation (e.g. runs and records biological tests, inspects equipment for visible signs of malfunction) of sterilizers (sterrad NX, sterrad 100) prior to use on a daily basis.

• Processes all contaminated instruments, endoscopes and supplies returned to the Sterile Processing Department.

• Applies infection prevention techniques in daily work assignments (e.g. general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets).

• Demonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of instruments and endoscopes, tray preparation and special procedure items.

• Demonstrates knowledge of proper packaging and preparation of all supplies for sterilization.

Position Qualifications: Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent;

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• One (1) year within the past three (3) years experience as a Sterile Processing Technologist;

• Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

• Certification in specialty required.

Physical Demands:

Per Job Functional Match description

Vision Requirements:

Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilities

Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseases Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness) Emergency and crisis situations

• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

• Occasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances, hazardous chemicals or vapors and biohazard material

Pay Range: $27.85 - $37.44 hourly

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience

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