Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician will play a crucial role in the Central Services department, ensuring that instruments and specialty instrument trays are prepared and sterilized for use.

Job Description

• Prepare instruments and specialty instrument trays for packaging prior to sterilization. Interface 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 the decontamination area of S.P.D. Decontaminate reusable instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare patient equipment for use. Fill case carts for use.
• Operate equipment and monitor equipment function.
• Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays, and patient equipment. Restock 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 is 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 the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.