Sterilization Technician

Company: MarinHealth
Location: Kentfield
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

ABOUT MARIN HEALTH:Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning Marin Health! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission-and our passion-to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.WHAT WE OFFERMarin Health offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at Marin Health.External hires must pass a background check and medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.JOB SUMMARY:The Sterile Processing Technologist is responsible for decontamination, reprocessing, sterilization, distribution, and storage of OR instrumentation/materials (i.e. implants, disposables); sterilizer monitoring, maintenance and documentation; OR supply maintenance and case cart assembly. Level I Sterile Processing Tech is an entry-level position. Incumbents are expected to learn the full range of duties/responsibilities. Level I Tech must promote to Level II Tech within six months of employment. Certified Level III SPD Tech must maintain certification and have more than five years experience as a SPD and/or in a Central Supply environment.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:EDUCATION High School diploma (GED) preferredEXPERIENCE Level I: Level I SPD Tech is an entry-level positionLevel II: Two year recent experience in OR and/or SPD preferredLevel III: At least five years experience as a SPD and/or experience in a Central Supply environment. CS certification requiredPREREQUISITE SKILLSKnowledge of case cart assemblyKnowledge of surgical instrumentationKnowledge of medical terminologyGeneral knowledge of implants & surgical suppliesKnowledge of safe practices, one-way flow, and infection controlLICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:Levels I, II and III: BLS-Heart Saver CertificationLevels I/II/III: current SP/CS Certification

Keywords: MarinHealth, San Francisco , Sterilization Technician, Professions , Kentfield, California