Overview

San Ramon Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At San Ramon Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift: Rotate

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital.

Responsibilities

1. Ensures proper operation (e.g. runs and records biological tests, inspects equipment for visible signs of malfunction) of sterilizers (sterrad NX, sterrad 100) prior to use on a daily basis. 
2. Processes all contaminated instruments, endoscopes and supplies returned to the Sterile Processing Department. 
3. Applies infection prevention techniques in daily work assignments (e.g. general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets). 
4. Demonstrates knowledge regarding handling and care of instruments and endoscopes, tray preparation and special procedure items. 
5. Demonstrates knowledge of proper packaging and preparation of all supplies for sterilization. 
6. Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers (e.g. steam, sterrad). Maintains all department equipment e.g.( heat sealer). 
7. Receives, cleans and delivers supplies and equipment in a timely manner. Maintains all crash carts. 
8. Works closely with Sterile Processing Supervisor and assists with orientation and training of new personnel. 
9. Completes .edu’s and other required hospital education by the due date. 
10. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards. 
11. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations. 

Qualifications

Minimum Education: 

• High school graduate or equivalent  
• Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing program 

Minimum Experience/Skills: 

• One (1) year within the past three (3) years experience as a Sterile Processing Technologist 
• Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department 

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: 

• Certification in specialty preferred 

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Organization Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center is a 123-bed acute care hospital known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides award-winning heart care programs, joint and spine surgery programs including advanced minimally-invasive surgical treatments, a Level II Special Care Nursery, and robotic surgery. Join our team!

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