SPD Technician

Professional/Technical Poway, California


Requisition ID
38789
Department
Central Services
Location
Poway, California
Union
CHEU
Salary Range
18.87 - 28.35
Job Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Hours Per Shift
8
Hours Per Pay Period
80
Position at Palomar Health

Description
Responsible for decontamination, assembly of all instrument sets and trays and packs throughout the facility. Responsible for the distribution of all supplies and equipment throughout the facility. Assures patient safety by strictly adhering to aseptic technique. Participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Specialized vocational training
Minimum Experience: 1 year experience in an acute care hospital, sterile processing, or surgery department or completion of a program for sterile processing/central supply technician. Thorough knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, general hospital supplies and equipment. Great interpersonal skills.
Preferred Experience: 2 years' recent experience as sterile processing experience in a surgical setting
Required Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST or CBSPD) or Certified Surgical Tech (CST or NCCT) within 1 year of hire
Preferred Certification: Not Applicable
Required License: Not Applicable
Preferred License: Not Applicable

Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.