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A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$55,463 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
CS Tech Marian Regional Medical Center - 3.6 Santa Maria, CA Job Details Full-time $25.00 - $31.06 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Automated washer-disinfector use Patient comfort Diagnostic imaging equipment Surgical supplies verification Surgical instrument assembly Surgical instrument organization Image acquisition for patient care Labeling Machine cleaning Imaging studies Hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization Acute care facility experience Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method Medical equipment cleaning Operating medical imaging equipment Patient interaction Instrument maintenance Entry level Cross-section construction Under 1 year Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As our CT Technologist, you will utilize your expertise to capture precise diagnostic images, enabling our Radiologists to accurately diagnose and/or rule out diverse medical conditions. Every day, you will adeptly create detailed cross-sectional images of the skeleton, tissues, and internal organs. Your compassionate interaction and skill in patient care will be crucial, as you play a significant role in fostering a positive and comforting patient experience throughout the imaging process. To be successful in this role, you will deeply understand the critical importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes a comprehensive knowledge of general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and the ability to consistently capture clear results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses that guide effective patient care. Assembles and sorts instrument sets following instrument manual and arranges sets in appropriate instrument trays. Separates delicate and basic instruments, electrical cords, cables, and processes according to established procedures. Sorts and identifies special instruments for processing, e.g., power equipment, scopes, etc. Inspects each instrument for alignment and position when sorting. Checks for missing parts and straightens malleable instruments. Reports mal-functioning, missing, and broken instrumentation. Cleans and maintains equipment essential to assuring effective sterilization: ultrasonic machine, washer sterilizer, steam sterilizers, and plasma sterilizers. Demonstrates proper procedure for operating the steam and plasma sterilizers, washer sterilizer, and ultrasonic cleaner. Uses proper loading/unloading procedure. Upon completion of sterilization, stores instruments in sterile area and returns processed instrumentation, instrument trays, and equipment to appropriate nursing units. Demonstrates proper procedures for cleaning, packaging, labeling, processing and storage of clean and sterile supplies. Job Requirements Required Certificate held current and in good standing Preferred Six to twelve months of related experience and Previous acute care experience in hospital with supplies preferred with emphasis on knowledge of medical supplies. Where You'll Work Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO. One Community. One Mission. One California Pay Range $25.00 - $31.06 /hour