Central Sterile Reprocessing (CSR) Tech - Central Sterile Reprocessing, Per diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; New London (NH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and kits. You will follow infection control practices and manufacturer instructions for steam and low-temperature sterilization, ensuring timely delivery within 48 hours to hospital departments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CBSPD Central Sterile certification within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Central Sterile certification required within 2 years of hire (CBSPD).

Responsabilités

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and equipment following infection control practices.
• Follow manufacturer instructions for steam and low temperature sterilization.
• Prepare and assemble surgical instrument kits and inspect components.
• Deliver sterile instruments and kits to departments within 48 hours.
• Maintain a clean work environment according to regulator guidelines and hospital policy.
• Attend staff meetings and required annual competencies; assist in orientation of new staff.
• Support OR and reps with trays and instruments as needed.

Connaissances

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

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

Required Licensure/Certifications

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Central Sterile certification required within 2 years of hire. To be obtained through CBSPD.