Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Central Services

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician will:

• Prepare instruments and specialty instrument trays for packaging prior to sterilization. Interfaces with other Hospital personnel as needed.

• Prioritize the assembling of instrument sets according to Departmental needs.

• Make rounds to designated areas to collect items.

• Receive soiled items in decontamination area of S.P.D. Decontaminates reusable instruments, equipment and supplies.

• Prepare patient equipment for use. Fills case carts for use.

• Operate equipment and monitor equipment function.

• Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays and patient equipment. Restocking of Procedure Carts.

• Prepare linen for sterilization.

Requirements:

• One to two (1-2) years of prior Central Service experience desirable, which may include at least 6 months experience as SPD Tech I.

• Experience must include knowledge of Orthopedic, Vascular, Neuro and ENT instrumentation.

• Knowledge of specific O.R. requirements for optimal functioning of instrumentation a must.

• Work requires standing and walking for prolonged periods (90% of work time) as well as occasional lifting of instrument trays.

• Ability to lift 25 pounds required.

• Certified through a national sterile processing program recognized by New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

Grade 114