Lead, Sterile Processing Technologist – Central Sterile Processing

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work — and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity – in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary:

Provides working level supervision over the decontamination, cleaning, assembling and storage of supplies, instruments and equipment. Enters and retrieves computer data relating to surgeon preference cards, instruments, vendors, manufacturers, and supplies. Acquires special instruments, supplies, and equipment when needed through purchases and loans.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensures that instrument processing staff has appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment sterilized, assembled and ready for surgeries
• Enters appropriate surgery preference cards into computer database
• Maintains an adequate supply of packs and supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling and labeling of packages
• Assesses supply utilization and recommends changes in stock level to supervisor
• Responsible for reporting faulty equipment and deficiencies in procedures
• Assures sterilization of all surgical supplies and equipment throughout the Medical Center
• Monitors all sterilization in the department for proper functioning and daily record keeping
• Monitors surgery schedule to have special supplies and instruments available
• Ensures that the work flows continuously in the sterile processing area
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

Minimum Education:

• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Minimum Experience:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician and a minimum of 3 years sterile processing experience in an acute care setting
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership position
• Experience in central supply operations

Required Certification/Licensure:

• CPR
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)
• CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) (Highly Preferred)

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

• Posting Date: Jan 25, 2022
• Job Field: Allied Health
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day Job