Sterile Processing Technician

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday - Friday 1:00p - 9:00p

Hours: 40

The Sterile Processing Technician performs and participates in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of surgical materials to include, but not limited to, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials.

• Documentation meets current standards, policies and procedures and is completed within shift.

• Ability to navigate the clinical information systems as needed to perform job duties.

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policy for reporting and handling malfunctioning equipment

• Monitoring supplies to ensure availability of appropriate supplies for patient care and departmental operations

• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the perioperative department including break room and locker rooms.

• Recognizes department problems and uses critical thinking skills to take appropriate actions.

• Maintains positive interdepartmental relationships while communicating and coordinating patient care activities.

• Serves as a change agent by cooperatively adopting new processes determined through quality improvement initiatives.

• Voluntarily cross-trains, covers for, and assists with other duties and departmental functions within his/her scope of practice and not covered by his/her job description.

• Is consistently ready and prepared for assigned patient care responsibilities.

• Answers telephone, responds to e-mails, and greets internal and external customers in a timely and friendly manner.

• Carries own share of responsibilities and willingly offers assistance to others.

• Is available at scheduled work time on scheduled day and voluntarily works during non-scheduled times as a response to departmental or hospital staffing needs.

• Adheres to employee safe workplace practices and identifies and reports safety concerns to supervisor.

• Assists in the on-boarding of new stakeholders with a positive and inclusive attitude reflective of COH values.

• Recognizes and follows chain of command for addressing and resolving departmental issues

• Effectively communicates with peers to resolve conflict in a manner that prevents departmental involvement.

Education Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Minimum Experience

• Sterile Processing experience preferred

• Certification or eligibility for certification preferred

At City of Hope, our Culture of People First is the core principle of our belief in Good Health, Security & Stability, Work-Life Balance and Family-friendly benefits! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans that reward you when you stay healthy including:

• 401(k) Savings & Retirement

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Health Spending & Voluntary benefits

• Empowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs

• 529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement

• Parental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care services

Our Full-time stakeholders automatically receive 21 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off each year!

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information