Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Reprocessing

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; New London (NH); On-site; USD 60,855,000 - 94,129,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment in accordance with infection control practices. The role includes handling instrument kits, obeying AAMI guidelines, and performing routine kit assembly and staff orientation as needed.

The position offers an evening shift, a 40-hour work week, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Central Sterile certificate required within 18 months of hire (CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Follows manufacturer instructions for steam and low-temperature sterilization.
• Follows guidelines for decontamination and disinfection of instruments and endoscopes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits and assembly.
• Maintains clean work environment per regulator guidelines and hospital policy.
• Delivers sterile instruments and kits to other departments within 48 hours.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Overview

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment dispensed by the department, following infection control practices and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follows manufacturer instructions for use for steam and low temperature sterilization
• Follows manufacturer instructions for use for decontamination, disinfection of instruments, and flexible endoscopes according to department standards and industry guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instrument kits
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to properly inspect and assemble kits
• Adheres to hospital policies for CSR as well as follow AAMI guidelines (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instruments
• Performs equipment testing: Bowies and Biologicals, and reports any abnormal results to the supervisor
• Delivery of sterile instruments and kits in a timely manner, within 48 hours, to other departments within the hospital
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance to regulator guidelines and hospital policy. Damp dusting horizontal surfaces, end of day cleaning, removal of trash and laundry
• Attends staff meetings and in services
• Stays up to date on departmental communication and required annual and periodical competencies
• Participates in orientation of new staff as needed
• Completes other daily tasks as requested and assigned
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned
• Answer the phone and take messages when needed
• Help with different reps that come in with trays or help with them taking trays out
• Help the OR when they are looking for a kit or instrument

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• After one full time year of work experience, obtain central sterile certification.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Central Sterile certification required 18 months years of hire; to be obtained through CBSPD.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $21.19/Hr. - $32.85/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Evening
• Job ID: 40635

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | NLH Careers

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