OneLegacy
Location
Redlands, California
Salary
$43,680 - $53,955 / YEAR
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, wrapping, and sterilization of instruments used in organ, eye, and tissue recovery. They also perform quality control releases and maintain the cleanliness and inventory of the central supply areas.
Candidates must possess an associate degree or equivalent training in a health-related field, such as a Surgical Technologist or EMT program. A minimum of two years of experience in sterile processing is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check.
At OneLegacy, every moment counts. As the nation's largest organ, eye, and tissue recovery organization, we are dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope. Guided by our values of integrity, compassion, stewardship, diversity and inclusion, urgency, innovation and excellence, and collaboration, our team works tirelessly to honor every gift of donation. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a profound impact on countless lives.
Job Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Work Setting: In-person
Azusa and Redlands, CA.
Travel: Some travel; Required to travel by personal auto or company auto
Duties: and Responsibilities:
1. Processes used instruments through the decontamination process. 2. Restocks solutions used to clean the instruments and work space. 3. Loads and operates instrument washer and learns key functions of the machine, including powering machine on/off, cycle settings and adjustments, notifications of machine issues, and how to tag the equipment as inoperable following OneLegacy P&Ps. 4. Oversees solution maintenance, including communication when solution stock levels fall below par levels for reordering, preparation of solutions, and proper disposal of solutions prior to expiration.
1. Inspects and ensures instruments have been thoroughly washed. 2. Utilizes correct wrapping technique for instrument type, and include protective coverings as applicable. 3. Loads the autoclave machine using the correct load configuration based on instrument types.
1. Safely removes instruments from autoclave and places instruments to quarantine hold. 2. Documents instruments undergoing biological indicator quarantine hold. 3. Initiates biological indicator testing process. 4. Reads and interprets results of biological indicator process. 5. Releases or rejects instruments appropriately as determined by biological indicator process.
1. Participates in rotating and shelving items, tracking inventory levels and discarding outdated items to ensure adequate levels for clinical readiness. 2. Participates in med gas tank rotation and monitoring to ensure adequate air supply is available. 3. Arranges sharpening and repairing of instruments as needed or required. 4. Ensures cleanliness of Central Supply areas at each OneLegacy facility as outlined in OneLegacy’s Policies and Procedures. 5. Performs inspections of all OneLegacy recovery facilities; frequency of inspections is at the discretion of management.
1. Attends all department staff meetings, annual hazard communication and control safety training sessions for Cal-OSHA, contract processors, and other training programs as deemed necessary by the Project Manager of Organs and Tissue Operations 2. Performs all duties and responsibilities in compliance with policies and procedures, regulations as outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, and other applicable federal, state and local laws. 3. Performs quality control practices as defined by the policies and procedures. 4. Supports the organization’s Standards of Professional Conduct as outlined in the OneLegacy Employee Handbook, and the mission, vision and values. 5. Performs all other duties as assigned. 6. Periodical works “after hours” in case of emergencies. 7. Works overtime as needed/required based on department needs.
Required Protective Equipment 1. Eye protection 2. Face protection 3. Gown 4. Mask 5. Non-sterile medical gloves
6. Sterile medical gloves 7. Protective shoe covers 8. Head cover
Associates Degree from a two year college, completion of Surgical Technologist, EMT program, or equivalent training in an affiliated health field required.
Employee must be able to pass a local government agency (coroner’s office) background check.
Reliable automotive transportation required.
$43,680-$53,955.20
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, OneLegacy considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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