Sterile Processing Clerk (FT) - Barranca Surgery Center
Company: SCA Health
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Category: Technician/Clinical UnlicensedOverviewSurgical Care
Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities.
We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans
and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional
care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are
driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality
outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at
a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care,
SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities
that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information
on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com. Why join SCA? Consider the
following fantastic benefits---Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
ResponsibilitiesThe Sterile Processing Clerk (Instrument Processing
Technician) is responsible for maintaining instruments and
equipment in an optimal fashion and preparing instrumentation,
equipment, and sterile supplies for the surgical patient. Key
Responsibilities:Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician
under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered
Nurse.Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and
maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.Knowledge of
standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile
technique.Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after
use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for
storage and/or processing.Differentiates sterilization and
disinfection methods required for specific instruments and
equipment.Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and
equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing
area/department.Responsible for crossover duties in other areas
such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper
areas according to facility policy and management guidance.
QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent. Understanding of
sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies including
industry standardized principles and practice in sterilization and
disinfection required. Prior experience in instrument processing
preferred.Prior experience as a surgical technologist/procedure
technologist preferred. Successful completion of BCLS Course within
90 days of employment required or documentation of current BCLS
certification. Certification in instrument processing is preferred.
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Keywords: SCA Health, Irvine , Sterile Processing Clerk (FT) - Barranca Surgery Center, Healthcare , Irvine, California
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