Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
Sterile Processing Technician certification is required.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification is required.
An associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Three years of sterile processing experience is preferred.
One year of leadership experience is preferred.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Provide shift leadership to certified and non-certified technicians by planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and assigning sterile processing work.
Understand departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, build continued competency, work independently, and support other team members in decontamination, sterilization, and sterile storage activities.
Liaise with other hospitals and agencies to obtain emergent supplies, equipment, and rental equipment; maintain supplies at appropriate par levels; and have authorized unsupervised access to areas where medications are accessible to handle and transport medications.
Coordinate sterile processing technicians’ work schedules, oversee staff training, and evaluate staff competency.
Maintain adequate instrumentation for the efficient functioning of customer departments and understand the equipment and chemicals used to reprocess reusable instruments and equipment.
Provide preceptor support to other employees and deliver at least two educational programs annually to team members.
Actively participate in the continuous quality improvement process.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Three years of sterile processing experience.
One year of leadership experience.

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Provides shift leadership to non-certified and certified technicians in planning, prioritization, coordination and assignment of sterile processing. Demonstrates an understanding of policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and builds continued competency in order to work independently and provide support to other team members for the decontamination, sterilization, and sterile storage activities of the department.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Three years' sterile processing experience: Preferred
One year's leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions:

Acts as a liaison with other hospitals and agencies in obtaining emergent supplies, equipment and rental equipment. Maintains supplies at the appropriate par levels. Authorized to have unsupervised access to areas where medications are accessible and to handle and transport medications.
Coordinates work schedules of sterile processing technicians. Oversees training and evaluates competency of all staff.
Maintains an adequate level of instrumentation necessary for the efficient functioning of customer departments and understands the equipment and chemicals used in reprocessing reusable instruments and equipment.
Provides preceptor support to other employees and at least two educational programs annually to other team members.
Actively participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) process.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $28.29 to $36.35. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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