Sterile Processing Clerk (FT) - Barranca Surgery Center

Company: SCA Health
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 4, 2022

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. PI187501339

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