Sterile Instrument Processing Specialist

Carle; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Central Service Technician to decontaminate, disassemble, clean, reassemble, package and sterilize instrumentation for surgical cases and nursing units.

You will follow AAMI and infection control guidelines, inspect instruments for defects, and restock carts and Omnicells. Documentation of processing in the SPD system is required, and you will assist with supply picking and responding to calls.

Responsibilities

• Performs the re-assembly and packaging of instrument sets accurately and efficiently according to department policies and manufacturer instructions.
• Performs manual and mechanical cleaning of reusable instrumentation and equipment.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness and defects; verifies proper functionality.
• Uses various electronic equipment to inspect electrosurgical instruments and cables for defects.
• Restocks Specialty Carts and Omnicells as necessary.
• Documents completed work and verifies processing parameters in the SPD information system.
• Sterilizes instrument sets in accordance with policies and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
• Picks supplies for same-day/next-day surgical cases; answers internal and external inquiries.

Job description

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Central Service Technician to decontaminate, disassemble, clean, reassemble, package and sterilize instrumentation for surgical cases and nursing units.

You will follow AAMI and infection control guidelines, inspect instruments for defects, and restock carts and Omnicells. Documentation of processing in the SPD system is required, and you will assist with supply picking and responding to calls.