Sterilization Technician

Central Jersey Medical Center•Perth Amboy, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center looking to hire a Full-time Sterilization Technician. Established in the year 2002, the CJMC has a main location in Perth Amboy, NJ, 3 School Based Health Centers located in Newark, NJ, as well as a location in Carteret, NJ. Position is for the Perth Amboy Location. Days and Hours available are Monday thru Thursday 10 am-6:30 pm.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Technical School.
IAHCSMM-CRCST certification or equivalent to CSPDT
CPR/BLS certification

Responsibilities

Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing (such as sterilization).
Instruments are inspected for cleanliness, proper functioning and damage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
Appropriate judgment is used to identify the different parts of basic instruments.
Appropriate judgment is used to identify proper usage of instrumentation.
Appropriate judgment is used to repair and replace instrumentation.
Service/tray specific write-ups are followed to assemble/label instruments/sets.
Appropriate placement and/or protection of delicate instruments are demonstrated.
Like instruments are packaged and labeled in appropriate sized peel pack.
Priorities are established in order to meet deadlines for processing instrument sets.
Ability to complete instrument sets is appropriately demonstrated.
Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
Internal, external and biological monitoring systems are utilized appropriately.
Parameters for all types of sterilizers are monitored, read, documented and interpreted to ensure proper functioning.
Instruments and surgical trays are sterilized by following prescribed policies and procedures.
Effective communication is maintained with peers, management and between shifts.
Sterilization records are reviewed for accuracy.
Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically (Hand Washing, Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Scope Washer, Cart Washer).
Universal Precautions are followed through wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area.
Equipment is decontaminated, disassembled, cleaned and routed to appropriate holding areas while keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
Appropriate cleaning detergents and agents are utilized through following manufacturer directions and referring to the MSDS sheet.
Contaminated items are handled appropriately while following universal precautions.
All reusable items are decontaminated, terminally sterilized, and cleaned and disposable items are discarded appropriately.
Participates in the coordination of all aspects of department’s services.
Rapid response to emergency situations is provided as necessary.
Able to perform all tasks of Sterile Processing Technician position.
Departmental supplies are ordered.
Serves as the resource for information for employees and customers.
Communications are maintained with all team members to be sure all pertinent information is shared in a timely manner.
All departmental, Medical Center and safety policies and procedures are well understood and followed.
Policies and procedures are explained to Medical Center staff as necessary and appropriate.