Sterile Processing Specialist: OR Instrumentation & Quality

carenewengland; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, process, distribute, store and sterilize surgical instrumentation in the Sterile Processing area. You will interact with surgeons, nurses and the OR team to ensure the proper products are available for surgery.

You will operate pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators and automatic endoscope reprocessors, perform high level disinfection, and maintain accurate records while

Qualifications

• 6 months of Surgical Services experience preferred.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) certification is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process and assemble surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room, Sterile Processing area, and durable patient care equipment.
• Operate pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators, and automatic endoscope reprocessors; perform high level disinfection and maintain records.
• Disinfect video scopes and auxiliary equipment; conduct visual inspection and testing of video scopes and equipment.
• Understand cleaning protocols and use appropriate cleaning agents/detergents.
• Assemble instrument trays, wrap items, and ensure proper packaging and tracking.

Skills

Surgical Services

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Care New England Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, process, distribute, store and sterilize surgical instrumentation in the Sterile Processing area. You will interact with surgeons, nurses and the OR team to ensure the proper products are available for surgery.

You will operate pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators and automatic endoscope reprocessors, perform high level disinfection, and maintain accurate records while