Sterile Processing Technician I/II - RUHS Medical Center - Central Services and Supply Department

The Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join our healthcare team with the Central Services and Supply Department.

The incumbents will be responsible for assembling, cleaning, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment to ensure the highest standards of patient safety.

This position requires extensive knowledge of sterile processing procedures and a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in sterile processing working in an acute care setting, preferred.
Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician training program from an accredited institution is preferred.
Knowledge of sterile processing techniques and infection control standards.
Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician issued by the CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule:
5/40 - Monday through Friday, including rotating weekends
Hours: 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Meet the team!
www.ruhealth.org• Inspect, test, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize returned reusable medical equipment and surgical equipment, supplies, and instrumentation, ensuring all parts have been returned and are operable, selecting appropriate cleaning agents and decontamination and sterilization processes; perform minor maintenance and repairs on medical equipment as needed.

• Identify and assemble medical and surgical instrumentation and supplies using count sheets; package in accordance with sterilization technique to be used; generate and attach labels and billing codes; sterilize, and if required, aerate.

• Assemble instruments and supplies for surgery or case/specialty cart procedures using pick lists; distribute sterilized supplies and patient care equipment, maintaining required inventory levels throughout hospital and clinics; check the correctness of requisitions and accuracy of inventory and issue supplies; issue prescribed medical supplies and equipment to patients.

• Create and maintain accurate equipment tracking, inventory, sterilization, and testing records and logs using a computer, laser wand, or scanner for barcode entry; run reports.

• Store and maintain all sterile supplies and respiratory therapy equipment; stock and maintain processing areas; clean and test sterilizers; keep storage areas clean and orderly; inspect, fold and stack sterilized linen.

• Ensure that department policies and procedures are followed.

• Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.Sterile Processing Technician I:
Pay Range: $19.13 to $25.56 per hour

Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Educati...