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OR/Sterile Processing Tech I- Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time - Eligible for $3K In New Hire Incentive

Sharp HealthCare
San Diego, California, US
$37K a year
Permanent
Full-time

Hours : Shift Start Time :

Shift Start Time : 2 PM

2 PM

Shift End Time : 10 : 30 PM

10 : 30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement :

8 / 40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information :

Weekend Requirements :

Every Other

On-Call Required :

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum) :

$24.693 - $30.866 - $37.040

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The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

To ensure proper maintenance and distribution of disposable supplies and durable medical equipment for patient care.

Required Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1 Year experience in an acute care hospital, sterile processing, or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing / central supply technician

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Communication

Performance Criteria :

Reports any malfunctions or questionable loads to the Lead Technician or Supervisor.

Provides appropriate information to facilitate receipt of MSDS.

Maintains necessary verbal communication via clear shift reports and communication logs.

Notifies SPD lead / Nursing units of positive biologicals / wet loads, equipment malfunctions.

Obtains approval from resource / charge nurse to process incomplete sets.

Evaluation Method(s)

Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review, Staff Feedback.

Department competency

Performance Criteria :

Completing all initial competencies.

Consistently demonstrating competency as identified in the on-going assessment and evaluation.

Implementing and adapting the comprehensive, age / culturally appropriate plans using patient care interventions with patient and family.

Evaluation Method(s) :

O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other

Documentation

Performance Criteria :

Documents sterilizer load contents / applies load labels to items

Using charts and printouts to track sterilizer loads, including biological and vacuum testing

Documents results of biologic and vacuum testing

Documents actions in the event of load recall

Labels all implantables for quick identification for quarantine

Assures accurate labeling of instruments / sets.

Evaluation Method(s) :

Demonstration, Documentation Review, Quality Monitoring.

Instrument processing

Performance Criteria :

Disassembles multipart instruments

Separates heavy and delicate instruments

Properly cares for powered, lensed and special instruments / equipment

Inspects instruments / instrument trays for broken, damaged or missing instruments

Reassembles trays, protecting sharp / delicate / heavy instruments, checks for cleanliness

Labels trays according to type, includes count sheets with trays

Properly loads and operates washer sterilizer, sonic cleaners, steam, plasma, parasitic acid and other sterilizing equipment'

Demonstrates knowledge of SPD equipment, assists users with concerns or questions.

Properly quarantine implantables until biological monitors are reviewed.

Evaluation Method(s) :

Observation, Quality Monitoring Documentation Review.

Professional development

Performance Criteria :

Establishing mutually derived annual goals and meets goals.

Maintaining individual in-service / performance records.

Demonstrating process of self-discovery including knowledge of strengths and weaknesses and view deficiencies as opportunities for growth.

Evaluation Method(s) :

O, D, QM, T, DR, TD, Other

Supplies

Performance Criteria :

Restocks carts as assigned

Prepares case carts for surgery according to pick lists / preference cards as assigned.

Reports low stock / overstock, outages

Requests / orders non stock items / supplies as needed / assigned

Requests / orders sterilization supplies, including charts, testing materials, wraps, case filters / locks, tape

Time and resource management

Performance Criteria :

Uses resources in a cost-effective manner

Anticipates surgical needs and prepares instrumentation accordingly.

Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.

Completes delegated duties within time frames or reports to supervisor when unable.

Evaluation Method(s) :

Observation, Demonstration, Documentation Review.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipment

New Hire Bonus Eligibility Requirements :

At least 1 year of related SPD Tech work experience.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives :

  • Current Sharp employees
  • Rehires / Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare

To remain eligible for your sign on incentive the following criteria must be met :

  • Must remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter)
  • Must remain in original department / specialty.
  • Must remain in original Job Title
  • Transfers to a non-bonus eligible department or position may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus.

Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility :

  • Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.
  • External referrals only
  • If referring a former Sharp employee - must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the time of referral.

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Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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