Sterile Processing Tech

Muve Health - West Chester ASC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 5,400 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s_

Job summary

Muve Health - West Chester ASC is seeking an Experienced Certified Sterile Processing Technician to fulfill a 24-hour per month PRN requirement. The role covers dayshift Monday through Friday and located in West Chester, PA.

The technician will prepare and sterilize instruments, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with sterility standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2 years in instrument tech or hospital materials management, and a certified sterile processing credential

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification preferred.
• Graduate of sterile processing curriculum or 400 hours of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies.
• Test sterilizers and keep records.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Bar code system

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing Certificate

CRCST

CBSPD

Tools

Bar code instrument tracking system

Job description

West Chester, PA 19380

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Posted 2 Days Ago Part Time Less than 10 Applies

West Chester, PA 19380

Experienced Certified Sterile Processing Technician who is able to fulfill a 24/hour per month PRN requirement.

Dayshift Monday-Friday.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment. Orders supplies for the area. The technician performs the appropriate testing of all sterilizers and keeps accurate records.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience in hospital materials management department
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required
• CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician (IAHCSM) or CSPDT-Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD)

Graduate of an accredited sterile processing/central service curriculum inclusive of a clinical rotation or 400 hours of previous sterile processing experience

Must be able to retain knowledge of identification and necessary handling requirements of surgical instruments, medical supplies, and equipment.

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Knowledge & Skills:

• Extensive knowledge regarding processes used in the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of medical/surgical material to include, but not limited to, linen, instruments and equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials.
• Prepare trays for designated areas according to prescribed procedures. Wrap and/or package items for specified areas according to procedures prescribed for designated areas.
• Must be able to operate bar code instrument tracking system.
• Dissemble, clean, assemble and test specialty instrumentation and equipment for proper functioning.
• Must be able to differentiate between single-use and reusable items.
• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Universal Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Posted 2 Days Ago Part Time Less than 10 Applies