Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Split Shift

Care New England Health System•Warwick, RI

130d

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for disassembling, cleaning, and decontaminating instrumentation in the Operating Room and Central Processing area. The role processes, inspects, and assembles surgical instruments and durable patient care equipment; operates and tests sterilizers and decontamination equipment; and maintains accurate records. The technician prepares trays and equipment for sterilization, maintains sterile supplies and reusable linen, and supports customers and junior personnel as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician.
Proficiency in both areas of Central Sterile.
Ability to perform work requiring eye, hand, and foot coordination for most of a normal workday.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process, and assemble surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room and Central Processing area, as well as durable patient care equipment.
Operate prevacuum steam sterilizers, gas plasma sterilizers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators; test sterilizers and maintain accurate records.
Follow instrument-specific cleaning protocols and use appropriate cleaning agents and detergents.
Visually inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and wear before assembly.
Assemble trays and equipment according to the assembly directory and wrap or pouch items using appropriate techniques for their size and type.
Run varied sterilizer tests, including internal, external, and biological tests, and read and interpret sterilizer parameters to confirm proper function.
Oversee junior personnel when the Supervisor is absent.
Perform minor equipment troubleshooting and determine when professional service technicians are needed.
Maintain a constant supply of reusable sterile linen.
Maintain and distribute sterile supplies.
Greet and receive customers and answer the phone.
Know and practice Universal Precautions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.