Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time - Evenings - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center
About The Position
Responsible for all duties in decontamination, prepping and packaging, sterilization, storage process for all surgical instrumentation, case cart and patient care equipment. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Tests and reports on any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment. Knowledge of case cart preparation system, surgical instruments, decontamination and the different methods of sterilization (Steam, HLD, hydrogen), basic computer knowledge with an instrument tracking system. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, heavy lifting of surgical sets, pulling and pushing of sterilization transport carts and case carts. The technician must perform tasks quickly and efficiently, paying close attention to details and understanding the principles involved in each task performed. The technician also performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of hospital patients, medical staff, and personnel.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Knowledge of case cart preparation system, surgical instruments, decontamination and the different methods of sterilization (Steam, HLD, hydrogen), basic computer knowledge with an instrument tracking system.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, heavy lifting of surgical sets, pulling and pushing of sterilization transport carts and case carts.
- The technician must perform tasks quickly and efficiently, paying close attention to details and understanding the principles involved in each task performed.
- The technician also performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of hospital patients, medical staff, and personnel.
Responsibilities
- Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization.
- Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents and lubricants.
- Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
- Cleans, sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
- Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.
- Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses).
- Adheres to JCAHO/AAMI recommendations to maintain the standards
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
No Education Listed
