Certified Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)

Kent Hospital•Warwick, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, distribution, storage, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation in the Sterile Processing area. This role requires instrument/equipment knowledge and interaction with surgeons, nurses, and the OR team to ensure proper products are available for surgery.

Requirements

HSPA CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) certification required.
High school degree or equivalent required.
Skills and abilities in inventory management, analytical skills, problem solving, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, team leadership and participation, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of and practice Universal Precautions.

Nice To Haves

6 months of Surgical Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process, and assemble surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room, Sterile Processing area, and durable patient care equipment.
Operate and maintain pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators, and automatic endoscope reprocessors, and perform high-level disinfection.
Test sterilizers and maintain accurate records.
Disinfect video scopes/auxiliary equipment through special manual washing techniques and operation of pre-programmed automated systems/washers.
Conduct visual inspection and operational testing of video scopes/some auxiliary equipment.
Understand cleaning protocols for all instruments used in the Operating Room, including appropriate use of cleaning agents/detergents.
Visually inspect all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and wear before assembly.
Assemble instrument trays and equipment according to assembly count sheets.
Wrap or peel pouch items according to size and type of instruments or equipment using appropriate wrapping techniques.
Run machine-specific challenge tests using internal, external, and biological tests.
Read and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
Check the Operating Room (OR) Schedule daily to determine surgical cases and prioritize picking.
Collaborate with Supply Chain in organizing supplies for each surgical case.
Check for any add-on surgeries for the day that need to be picked.
Comply with all federal and state regulations, AAMI, OSHA, and infection control policies and procedures.
Perform minor troubleshooting of equipment and determine when professional service technicians are needed.
Maintain and distribute sterile supplies, crash carts, pediatric crash carts, intubation trays, and other hospital-needed items.
Practice Universal Precautions.
Participate in and lead process improvement initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Provide additional support as needed.