Sterile Processing Technician II, Sterile Processing, Full-Time, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest 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, and 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 knowle