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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 OFFER
Marin 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 are subject to a background check and pre-employment 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) preferred
EXPERIENCE
Level I: Level I SPD Tech is an entry-level position
Level II: Two year recent experience in OR and/or SPD preferred
Level III: At least five years experience as a SPD and/or experience in a Central Supply environment. CS certification required
PREREQUISITE SKILLS
* Knowledge of case cart assembly
* Knowledge of surgical instrumentation
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* General knowledge of implants & surgical supplies
* Knowledge of safe practices, one-way flow, and infection control
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
Levels I, II and III: BLS-Heart Saver Certification
Levels I/II/III: current SP/CS Certification
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)
* Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices
* Demonstrates knowledge of use, function and care of surgical instrumentation
* Capable of surgical instrumentation identification, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage and distribution
* Demonstrates knowledge of implant sets with an emphasis on orthopedic and neurological, and cardiac trays
* Capable of processing equipment
* Demonstrates knowledge of different types of sterilizer operation, cleaning, testing, monitoring and documentation activities
* Orders, restocks and puts away supplies
* Monitors and maintains a clean and safe work area in accordance with Infection Control and Safety policies and procedures
* Assembles case carts using Surgeon Preference card file
* Orients, teaches and willingly shares information with others
* Utilizes cost-effective approaches and practice
SECONDARY (modifiable)
Other duties as assigned
MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.
The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy.