ENL Sterile Processing
Compensation range:
$21.81 - $27.92
Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: PM Shift length: 8 Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 48
Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.
***Final shift will be 1300-2130 every Saturday and Sunday with either Monday or Friday based on schedule needs.
The Sterile Processing Technician I is responsible for the care and maintenance of reusable surgical instruments and patient care equipment by performing decontamination, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage activities. The SPD Tech is responsible for selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods and maintaining accurate documentation of SPD processes. Under the supervision of the Perioperative Charge Nurse and staff nurses the Tech responsible for cleanliness, organization and transportation of equipment and stocking and outdating of supplies, cleaning to accomplish room turnover and replenishment of stock in Sterile Processing and surgery area. The SPD Tech contributes to the goal of service excellence of the peri-operative suites by assisting in room set-ups and turnovers, stocking/inventory of assigned areas, performing routine and terminal housekeeping duties, orienting and training of new employees, assisting with patient care tasks and performing other duties as assigned. The SPD Technician assigned to EOC-Same Day Surgery also assists with ordering and stocking the anesthesia and sterile processing supplies.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Desired
One (1) year experience in sterile processing functions.
Completed class in Basic Anatomy and Physiology and/or Medical Terminology.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum
Current CPR
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Must demonstrate a sense of responsibility and be self-motivated. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public. Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family. Must be able to follow standards and technical instructions and work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment. Promotes team effort by working cooperatively with others. Must be able to read and interpret hazardous chemical statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Must be able to assess appropriate decontamination and sterilization methods. Must be capable of using computer software programs for inventory control and educational programs. Must be able to provide thorough cleaning services for the Operating Room. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:
Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.
In 1913, Dr. Newton Thomas Enloe opened Enloe Hospital. Located in downtown Chico, California, it had 25 patient beds, three doctors and five nurses. Now, more than 100 years after its founding, Enloe has transformed into Enloe Health. Offering a 264-bed hospital, providing a Level II Trauma Center, staffing the only hospital-owned and operated air medical service in the California, and offering an array of medical services, our priority remains our community and our caregivers.
Our mission is elevating the health of our communities. We strive to deliver exceptional health care experiences.
