Dairy Processing Equipment Operator jobs in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital.  We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

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JOB SUMMARY:

This position coordinates the case cart assembly of equipment, instrument, implants, and Supplies. Responsible for collaborating with the OR charge nurse, department managers, tissue coordinators, Sterile processing staff, supply replenishment staff, materials technician, surgical nurses and technician and outside vendors. This position is responsible for implementation, organization, maintenance, ongoing education and problem solving of an integrated instrument management system.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing Technician school required

Certified Sterile Processing Technician CBSPD or CRCST required

EXPERIENCE

Three years’ experience as a sterile processing technician and 1-2 years additional experience in an instrument coordinator position preferred. Previous experience with equipment and materials tracking software and analysis of data tracked required

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

1. Knowledge of surgical instrument and equipment required

2.Knowledge of sterile processing essential task required

3.Excel and Microsoft office knowledge preferred

4.Knowledge of Tracking System preferred

5.Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with many interruptions

LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

CRCST or CBSPD certification

BLS

PRIMARY CUSTOMER SERVED (Age Specific Criteria):

This position is not a patient care position, and as such, this section does not apply.

PATIENT PRIVACY (HIPAA Compliance):

Employees in this position have access to protected health information.  The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records.  This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL (not modifiable)

-Coordinates the case cart assembly of instruments, implants, supplies and equipment in collaboration with the OR charge nurse, SPD staff, tissue coordinators, circulating nurses/surgical technician, supply replenishment staff and materials management technician on weekly and daily basis.

-Collaborates with the OR charge nurse, tissue coordinator, SPD staff, and vendors on consignment and trial instruments and equipment needed for upcoming cases.

-Coordinates communication at daily huddles between the OR charge nurse, SPD staff, tissue coordinators and supply Replenishment staff regarding case carts to be picked and carts to be disassembled from cancelled cases.

-Collaborates with the OR charge nurse and clinical staff to select the correct preference cards for procedure.

-On regular basis, prints the OR schedule and preference cards

-Picks schedule, add on and emergency cases

-puts instruments and supplies away as needed

-Collaborates to ensure all changes related to instrumentation, Surgical supplies and equipment are coordinated with OR charge nurse

SECONDARY (modifiable)

Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A.      General

During shift will typically maintain presence in SPD near continuously. Department can be crowded, hectic, and noisy with frequent interruptions. Interruptions by phone, person, or written memo requires smooth and rapid transfer from one task to the next. Work is medium, but varied job tasks require continuously changing physical demands. There is a frequent need to work fast in an emergency.

B.      Specific

-Work is self-paced. During shift will typically maintain presence in SPD and Perioperative services on near continue basis. Department can be crowded, hectic, and noisy with frequent interruptions. Interruptions by phone, person, or written memo requires smooth and rapid transfer from one task to the next. Work is medium, but varied job tasks require continuously changing physical demands. There is a frequent need to work fast in an emergency. Works hands on in the department, and in an office and or desk area.

EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS

-          All medical equipment and instrumentation handling phone, computer, printer, fax, copy machine, supply carts and instrument set

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE

-Continual exposure to noise occurs from people, phone, intercom

        MENTAL DEMANDS

Typically maintain presence in SPD near continuously. Department can be crowded, hectic, and noisy with frequent interruptions. Interruptions by phone, person, or written memo requires smooth and rapid transfer from one task to the next. Work is Varied and requires continuously changing mental and emotional demands.

TASK BEHAVIOR

    Task behavior includes the mental and emotional components necessary to fulfill the job description                         of instrument and equipment specialist. The ability to follow directions with great attention to detail is essential. Maintaining an emotional balance under pressures of fluctuating workload and interruptions are frequent.

EXCELLENCE

IT is my responsibility to:

-Take ownership to consistently improve process within my role, department and throughout Marin Health

-Strive every day to offer the highest care possible and strive to improve myself and my work output

-Seek out opportunities to learn and apply best practices

-Embrace Change and offer suggestions for problem resolution

-Recognize others for outstanding Performance

SAFETY

It is my responsibility to:

-Take pride in my environment by maintaining safe and clean Surroundings

-Work Safely and create the best environment for delivery of quality patient care

SAFETY AND HEALTH:

It is the expectation for all employees to work not only individually, but together towards creating the safest environment possible by:

-Knows and complies with all hospital safety policies and procedures as identified in the Hospital Safety Manual, Disaster Preparedness Manual and Employee Safety Handbook

-Knows and uses the right safety practices and equipment or materials

-Attends and complete all required health and safety classes, updates, and health testing

-takes immediate action and/or reports to supervisor or other appropriate personnel any potential unsafe condition, practices or hazard

-Immediately reports every work-related injury

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 vaccine booster, 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.  Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.

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