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 OfferMarinHealth 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 CertificationDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to aseptic technique principles and practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of use, function and care of surgical instrumentation
- Capable of surgical instrumentation identification, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage and distribution
- Demonstrates knowledge of implant sets with an emphasis on orthopedic and neurological, and cardiac trays
- Capable of processing equipment
- Demonstrates knowledge of different types of sterilizer operation, cleaning, testing, monitoring and documentation activities
- Orders, restocks and puts away supplies
- Monitors and maintains a clean and safe work area in accordance with Infection Control and Safety policies and procedures
- Assembles case carts using Surgeon Preference card file
- Orients, teaches and willingly shares information with others
- Utilizes cost-effective approaches and practice
SECONDARY (modifiable) Other duties as assigned MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccinebooster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required.Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations. The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law.The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy.