Sterile Processing Tech (Evening Shift)
Work location: Onsite, Palo Alto, CA-
Compensation: $35 to $45 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities-Assists with training of new staff.-Assures the prudent use of resources and efficiently maintains inventory.-Follows Hospital Safety and Infection Prevention policy and guidelines for self, patients, visitors and employees.-Maintains professional behavior and appearance.-Maintains professional self-development by participating in educational opportunities available both internally and externally.-Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift work activity.
Reports any discrepancies or unusual activity to the Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician, or Supervisor.-Participates in and complies with departmental and institutional regulatory requirements, policy and procedure pertaining to: quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance.Actively participates in quality improvement issues with appropriate monitoring and documentation.-Performs duties by following the policy and procedures of the hospital and the Sterile Processing Department. Works collaboratively with peers to achieve department's goals and organization's vision.-Performs technical tasks while conforming to standard procedures and methods used to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute supplies and instrumentation within the applicable Federal, State and other regulatory agencies including the Joint Commission.-Prepares assigned shift work report of activity and appraises Acting Lead Technician, Lead Technician of issues and needs.-Promotes a positive work environment by practicing good communication, diversity awareness and teamwork.