University of Southern California

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Sterile Processing Technician 3

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$29.12 - $49.66 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program is required. If the program has not been completed, an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician is required.
Four years of Sterile Processing experience within Keck Hospital of USC or USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is required.
Proven leadership abilities are required.
Detailed knowledge of department policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements is required.
Basic knowledge of computer systems, including Windows operating system, keyboard, and mouse operation, is required.
Ability to operate complex machinery, including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers, is required.
Ability to competently perform multiple complex tasks is required.
Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Services Technician (BRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) through an accredited organization (CBSPD) is required.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required within Los Angeles City; if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration.
Current certification as a Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) or Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) through an accredited organization (HSPA or CBSPD) is required. Current staff who were Technician III employees transferred or hired into the role before February 1, 2023, and do not hold CHL or CSPM are grandfathered under the previous requirement.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, operationally check, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical and clinical instrumentation and implants throughout the organization.
Operate steam (autoclave) and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, sonic equipment, automated washers, and heat sealers.
Store, date, rotate, and distribute reusable surgical and clinical instrumentation in accordance with departmental and manufacturer instructions for use.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment, instrument, and customer issues.
Assemble and package surgical and clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer instructions for use, and check instruments for functionality and cleanliness.
Disassemble instruments and equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate them, and load automated washers according to manufacturer instructions for use.
Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards; maintain documentation on processed items, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in sterile storage and the operating room; maintain sterile inventory through par-level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance; distribute sterile clinic instrumentation.
Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments.
Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the listed duties.
Troubleshoot and address routine equipment, instrument, and customer issues; work with the operating room, ancillary departments, and other customers to resolve issues; receive loaner trays through Casechek and communicate with outside companies to resolve instrument issues.
Prepare loads and operate equipment involved in sterilization processes.
Adhere to sterile processing department policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
Prepare operating room case carts, place missing items on the operating room shortage list, and inspect packages for indications of proper sterilization.
Document and log information and use the Censitrac tracking system.
Train or provide guidance or work direction to Sterile Processing Technician I employees as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's degree in a related field is preferred.

Under general supervision of the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator, the Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)III serve with basic knowledge of Sterile Processing techniques/skills and is responsible for decontaminating, operationally checking, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation and implants throughout the organization. Operate Steam (autoclave) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) sterilizers, sonic equipment, automated washers and heat sealers. Store, date, rotate and distribute reusable surgical/clinical instrumentation. All in accordance with department and manufacturer IFU guidelines. The SPT III is also responsible for troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment, instrument, and customer issues.

Departmental Specific Summary

Essential Duties

Assemble and package surgical/clinic procedure instrument sets following protocols established by electronic count sheets and manufacturer IFU. Operationally check instrumentation for functionality and cleanliness
Disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash instruments, decontaminate and load automated washers according to manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
Operate and maintain sterilization and disinfection equipment according to established protocols and professional standards. Maintain sterilization documentation related to items processed, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Dispense sterile instrumentation to appropriate locations in the Sterile Storage and OR. Maintain sterile inventory through par level maintenance, stock rotation, and quality assurance. Proper distribution of sterile clinic instrumentation..
Maintain timely and efficient process flows through communication with outside departments and sterile processing technicians in other assignments. Train and assist other Sterile Processing Technicians in the duties listed above.
Troubleshoot and address routine equipment, instrument, and customer issues. Interface with OR, ancillary departments, and other customers to resolve issues. Receive loaner trays via Casechek and communicate with outside companies to help resolve instrument issues.
Prepares loads, operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.
Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPD policies/procedures/SOPs in performance of duties.
Prepares OR case carts and places any missing items on the OR shortage list. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization.
Obtain knowledge of documentation and logging of information and use of the Censitrac tracking system
May train or provide guidance or work direction to the Sterile Processing Technician I as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Req High school or equivalent
Req Specialized/technical training Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or an accredited Surgical Technician program.
Pref Associate's degree Degree in related field.

If no completion of program, must have an additional three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Tech.

Req 4 years Sterile Processing experience within Keck Hospital of USC or USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Req Proven leadership abilities.
Req Detailed knowledge of department policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements.
Req Basic knowledge of computer systems including Windows OS, keyboard and mouse operation.
Req Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers.
Req Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks

Req Sterile Processing Certification Current certification as a BRCST "Certified Registered Central Services Technician" or CSPDT "Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician" through an accredited organization (CBSPD).
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Req Certification - Job Relevant Current certification as CHL "Certified Healthcare Leadership" or a CSPM "Certified Sterile Processing Management" through an accredited organization (HSPA,CBSPD). Current staff that are Technician III transferred or hired into the role prior to 2/1/2023 and do not have CHL or CSPM will be grandfathered into the role with the previous requirement.

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.12 - $49.66. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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