KH-Certified Sterilization Technician, Evenings, Flex

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments, ensuring availability for the OR team.

You will operate sterilizers and washers, inspect instruments, assemble trays, and support OR scheduling and supply chain coordination while adhering to AAMI and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 6 months of Surgical Services experience preferred.
• HSPA CRCST certification required.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Strong inventory management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process and assemble surgical instrumentation for the OR and Sterile Processing areas.
• Operate pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators and endoscope reprocessors; perform tests.
• Inspect video scopes and auxiliary equipment; conduct tests and ensure proper function.
• Wrap and assemble instrument trays; manage wrapping according to size and type.
• Coordinate OR scheduling and supplies with Supply Chain for daily cases.
• Follow AAMI/OSHA infection control policies and universal precautions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and escalate to service technicians when needed.
• Distribute sterile supplies and crash carts throughout the hospital.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Project management

Computers & MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, distribution, storage and sterilization of surgical instrumentation both in the Sterile Processing area. Instrument/equipment knowledge and interaction with the surgeons, nurses, and OR team is vital to ensure proper products are available at the time of surgery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process and assemble surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room, Sterile Processing area, and durable patient care equipment.

Understand, operate, and be responsible for pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators, automatic endoscope reprocessors as well as perform high level disinfection. Testing sterilizers and maintaining accurate records.

Disinfects video scopes/auxiliary equipment through special manual washing techniques and operation of pre-programmed fully automated system/washer. Conduct visual inspection and operational testing of video scopes/some auxiliary equipment.

Possess an understanding of cleaning protocols for all instruments used in the Operating Room. Familiar with cleaning agents/detergents and use appropriately.

Visually inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and wear before assembly.

Assembles instrument trays and equipment according to assembly count sheets. Wraps or peel pouches items according to size and type of instruments or equipment using appropriate wrapping techniques.

Understands and runs machine specific challenge tests using internal, external and biological tests. Must be able to read and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.

Check the Operating Room (OR) Schedule daily to determine what surgical cases need to be picked and in what order of priority. Collaborate with Supply Chain in organizing the supplies in a systematic way for each surgical case. Check for any adds-on surgeries for the day that need to be picked.

Comply with all federal and state regulations. Follow all the AAMI, OSHA and infection control policies and procedures.

Able to do minor troubleshooting of equipment and determine when professional service technicians are needed.

Maintain and distribute sterile supplies, crash carts, pediatric crash carts, intubation trays, as well as other items needed throughout the hospital.

Must have knowledge of and practice Universal Precautions.

Participates in and leads process improvement initiatives.

Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Provides additional support as needed.

Requirements

6 months of Surgical Services experience preferred.

Required to have HSPA CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) certification.

High school degree or equivalent required.

Must have skills and abilities in inventory management, analytical skills, problem solving, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, team leadership and participation, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.

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.