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Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing

New London, NHOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Sterile Processing
CBSPD
Steam Sterilization
Low Temperature Sterilization
Decontamination
Disinfection
Flexible Endoscopes
Surgical Instrument Kits
AAMI Guidelines
Equipment Testing

Nice to have

GED
Hospital Policies
OR
Staff Meetings
In-services
Competencies

Role summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing supplies and equipment according to infection control practices and guidelines. This role requires adherence to manufacturer instructions for use, hospital policies, and AAMI guidelines. Key responsibilities include knowledge of surgical instrument kits, performing equipment testing, timely delivery of sterile items, and maintaining a clean work environment. The position also involves attending staff meetings, participating in training, and completing assigned tasks. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with obtaining Central Sterile certification within 18 months of hire.

Overview

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization
Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits
Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits
Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments
Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor
Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital
Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry
Attends staff meetings and in services
Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies
Participates in orientation of new staff as needed
Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned
Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned
Answer the phone and take messages when needed
Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out
Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
After one full time year of work experience, obtain central sterile certification.

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: • Central Sterile certification required 18 months years of hire; to be obtained through CBSPD.

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