Certified Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
The Certified Sterile Processing Technician will be responsible for preparing instruments and specialty instrument trays for packaging prior to sterilization. This role involves interfacing with other Hospital personnel as needed, prioritizing the assembling of instrument sets according to Departmental needs, and making rounds to designated areas to collect items. The technician will receive soiled items in the decontamination area of S.P.D., decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment, and supplies, and prepare patient equipment for use. Additionally, they will fill case carts, operate and monitor equipment function, fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays, and patient equipment, and restock procedure carts. Preparation of linen for sterilization is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- One to two (1-2) years of prior Central Service experience desirable, which may include at least 6 months experience as SPD Tech I.
- Experience must include knowledge of Orthopedic, Vascular, Neuro and ENT instrumentation.
- Knowledge of specific O.R. requirements for optimal functioning of instrumentation a must.
- Work requires standing and walking for prolonged periods (90% of work time) as well as occasional lifting of instrument trays.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds required.
- Certified through a national sterile processing program recognized by New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
Responsibilities
- Prepare instruments and specialty instrument trays for packaging prior to sterilization.
- Interface with other Hospital personnel as needed.
- Prioritize the assembling of instrument sets according to Departmental needs.
- Make rounds to designated areas to collect items.
- Receive soiled items in decontamination area of S.P.D.
- Decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Prepare patient equipment for use.
- Fill case carts for use.
- Operate equipment and monitor equipment function.
- Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays and patient equipment.
- Restocking of Procedure Carts.
- Prepare linen for sterilization.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- savings accounts
- voluntary benefits
- wellness programs
- discounts
- paid life insurance
- generous 401(k) match
- adoption assistance
- back-up daycare
- free onsite parking
- recognition rewards
- fully paid tuition program
- generous tuition assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
