Sterile Processing Tech 1 at Community Health System

Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

 

Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital (FHSH) is a unique specialty hospital in Central California known for its luxurious accommodations, excellent patient experience and five-star cardiac, vascular and bariatric surgery services. Healthgrades and patients alike, have rated our facility among the top California hospitals when it comes to providing a healing environment. More than 90% of patients surveyed indicated they would definitely recommend us to family and friends. Healthgrades also ranks us in the top 5% nationally, recognizing our hotel-like environment and service with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award, eight years in a row. We have 48 private patient suites that are able to accommodate a patient's overnight guest. Also, an additional nine private intensive care suites. We are a technologically advanced facility with surgical suites that promote minimally-invasive techniques for cardiac, vascular, bariatric and general surgery.

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Technician 1 is responsible for the sterile processing of supplies and maintenance of the operating room and various other departments within the hospital. Accountabilities 1. Processes surgical instrumentation by decontamination (i.e., cleaning) utilizing various mechanical or manual methods.2. Prepares trays and packs by organizing in a prescribed manner while carefully checking for broken or missing items.3. Performs sterilization procedures utilizing several of acceptable methodologies.4. Reports defective or missing items to the team leader or manager.5. Maintains storage and adequate supplies of sterilized instrumentation.6. Provides department support to staff by assisting them in locating an item.7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required Experience• Experience in a medical or hospital environment, preferably working with medical/surgical supplies required or• Current enrollment or completion of a Sterile Processing/Central Service Technician program required • Microbiology and/or knowledge of steam and Ethylene Oxide sterilization preferred Licenses and Certifications• CRCST - Certified Registered Central Services Technician Certification from IAHCSMM preferred• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Other Qualifications / Notes

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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