Temporary Sterile Processing Technician I

The County of Riverside Temporary Assignment Program seeks to fill Temporary Sterile Processing Technician I positions in Moreno Valley CA.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Sterile Processing Technicians will be responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department throughout the hospital and outlying clinics.

For example, you will be required to pick up and deliver equipment such as IV pumps, epidural pumps and crash carts.

Candidates must have 6 months experience with knowledge of basic sterile processing techniques.

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 7:00AM-7:00PM or 7:00PM-7:00AM.
OR
Thursday-Saturday 7:00AM-7:00 PM or 7:00PM-7:00AM.
You will be placed on either one of the above schedules based on the needs of the department.

TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

Sterile Processing Technician I:
Education: G raduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

examination.
Knowledge of the Central Processing Department (CPD) or Sterile Processing; and the more common medical equipment and instruments used in a hospital setting.

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:
Hourly Rate: $18.40
Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate...