Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Split Shift

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England in Rhode Island is seeking a Sterilization Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, distribution, storage and sterilization of surgical instrumentation in the Operating Room and Central Processing area.

The role requires on-site work and a High School Diploma with at least one year of experience in Central Sterile; proficiency with prevacuum steam sterilizers, ethylene oxide sterilizer, washer sterilizers, and strong record-keeping abilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• One year experience as a Sterilization Technician is required.
• Proficient in Central Sterile operations.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect and assemble surgical instrumentation for OR and hospital.
• Operate prevacuum steam sterilizers, EO sterilizer, washer sterilizers; test sterilizers and maintain records.
• Maintain a constant supply of reusable sterile linen and distribute sterile supplies.
• Greet/receive customers and answer phone.

Skills

Sterilization

Central Sterile

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Prevacuum steam sterilizers

Ethylene oxide sterilizer

Washer sterilizers

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, distribution, storage and sterilization of surgical instrumentation both in the Operating Room and the Central Processing area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Decontamination, clean, inspect and assemble surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room and the entire hospital to include offices off campus.
• Operate prevacuum steam sterilizers, ethylene oxide sterilizer, washer sterilizers and decontaminators. Testing sterilizers and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain a constant supply of reusable sterile linen.
• Decontaminate and process durable patient care equipment.
• Maintain and distribute sterile supplies.
• Greet/receive customers, answer phone.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• One year experience as a Sterilization Technician
• Proficient in both areas of Central Sterile.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end‑of‑life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.