Technician, SPD Certified - Sterile Processing - Vineland

Job description

MAJOR FUNCTION: To clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments. To clean, assemble, inspect and distribute patient care equipment. To perform other duties to facilitate departmental operations. Demonstrates superior technical skills and knowledge of all Sterile Processing functions. QUALIFICATIONS: Certification/Licensure: - High school graduate or equivalent. - Previous Sterile Processing exp. or formal training in Sterile Processing/Surgical Instrumentation required. - CRCST certification preferred. - Must attain CRCST National certification within 3 years of employment. Knowledge & Skills: - Good communication and organizational skills. Position Responsibilities: Consistency of Effort: - Employee processes all items coming into the department in a timely manner in accordance with Policy and Procedure. Instrumentation Reprocessing: - Prepares instruments for hand washing, washer/decontaminator and ultrasonic cleaner. - Loads washer/decontaminator baskets properly. - Inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality. - Takes action to correct dirty, missing or broken instrument. - Assembles instrument sets accu...