PIH Health is Hiring an Instrument Room Technician, Sterile Processing, Surgery, Full time, 10am-6:30pm Near Whittier, CA
Job Description Works independently, performing all tasks related to the reprocessing and sterilization of surgical instruments. These tasks include maintenance, decontamination, prepping, sterilization and proper handling and storage. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation's Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM. Required Skills
Clinical knowledge of sterile processing procedures and surgical instruments
Independent performer
Assertive
Good interpersonal skills
Team player
Detail oriented
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience in acute health care
IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) certification preferred
Previous experience in sterile processing preferred
Knowledge of surgical instruments and their use
Knowledge of supplies and equipment used during sterile processing.