Certified Sterile Processing Technician

3 weeks ago


Berkeley Heights, United States Summit Health Management, LLC Full time

**Essential Job functions**:

- Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization policies and procedures. May act as a preceptor.
- Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies using autoclaves and sterilizers.
- Ensures that all broken instruments are repaired and all dull instruments are sharpened by the proper vendor in a timely fashion.
- Ensures proper preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment used.
- Operates washer/disinfector, sterilizers, scope washers and other relevant equipment. Maintains manufacturer’s guidelines for equipment.
- Stores prepared articles and supplies in designated areas.
- Maintains QM/TI monitoring of packages sterilized to ensure proper procedures are utilized.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with staff, physicians, patients and public.
- Provides inventory sheets for sets.

**General Job functions**:

- Demonstrates knowledge of the center’s budget by reducing waste and ensuring cost containment.
- Assist in the picking of cases for the day as needed.
- Works in soiled, clean and GI reprocessing utility rooms using proper personal protection equipment.
- Demonstrates safe work habits with a concern for patients and staff.
- Promotes a good image of the center to the patients, visitors and others.
- Participates in training as needed and attends staff meetings as required.
- Maintains knowledge of the center’s emergency preparedness procedures.
- Attends to personal phone calls and other personal matters during break.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPPA and other regulating governance as required.
- Other job duties as required.

**Physical Job Requirements**:

- Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
- Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
- Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers.
- Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

**Environmental Risks**:

- Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
- Loud noises
- Extreme temperatures
- Radiation
- Sharps
- Latex
- Combative patients/visitors

**Blood-borne Pathogens**:

- Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.
- Contact with patients or patient specimens is possible.
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

**Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements**:

- High School Graduate or GED required. Diploma from a vocational or technical program preferred.
- 4-6 years experience required. 6-8 years preferred. Certified Registered Central Sterile Service Technician (CRCST) required, Certified Endoscope Reprocessing Certification required within 1 year, Certified Healthcare Leader for sterile processing preferred.
- Recent knowledge of operations, maintenance and documentation of washers, sterilizers and other relevant equipment.
- Recent documented experience processing surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Able to assist with instruction regarding sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance.
- Ability to handle confidential information required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
- Experience with standard OR equipment and specific emergency equipment preferred.
- Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

- certified central sterile processing tech (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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