Sterile Processing Technician CWR

Davita Inc.; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is looking for a Central Supply Technician to manage the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. This position involves significant responsibilities, including operating sterilizers and preparing case carts for the Operating Room, requiring specific certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior experience as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech.
• Competent in cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Required certifications CRCST or CBSPDT.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instrumentation.
• Assembles case carts based on doctor's preference.
• Maintains sterilization records and operates sterilizers.

Skills

Ability to work every other weekend

Ability to work rotating schedule/shifts

Experience in instrument processing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT

Job description

Job Summary

The Central Supply Technician is responsible for the cleaning, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment, and reusable medical/surgical items. This position also functions as a Case Cart Attendant for the Operating Room.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives, sorts, processes, assembles, or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies.


• Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of P.P.E.


• Operates and loads sterilizers (Steam, ETO, Sterrad, and Steris) and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read, and recorded.


• Assures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading and interpreting chemical integrator per load, observing, and initialing all computerized printouts for accuracy.


• Adheres to correct use of computerized instrument count sheets.


• Prepares case carts for delivery to room by using doctor's preference information to assemble required instruments, drugs, and special equipment.


• Notifies nursing team in room of missing items and confers with coordinator about shortages of supplies and equipment and completes a daily checklist.


• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 60 lbs. and stands length of shift.


• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education Requirement

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Central Processing Course or 1 year experience in instrument processing.


• Ability to work every other weekend.


• Ability to work three (3) out of six (6) holidays.


• Ability to work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs.

Schedule Notes

DAYS: 9:00AM-5:30PM Primarily Mon-Fri but weekends will be required as needed. When scheduled on a weekend, team member will be given a weekday off.

Additional Requirements

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Supply Technician) or CBSPDT (Certified Board for Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certification) Required.


• Minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech/Central Supply Tech.


• Must be competent/highly experienced with decontaminating, cleaning, and sterilizing surgical instruments, supplies, medical devices, and equipment.


• Required to assist with processing, assembling, packaging, storing, and keeping inventory of medical devices and surgical supplies (including gloves, surgical masks, and needles).


• Will be distributing supplies and equipment to departments that need them. Current volume varies, average 20-25 procedures per day.

About Equiliem Healthcare

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem is recognized as a certified small business enterprise and has earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms. We have been awarded Best in Staffing for four consecutive years by our employees and client partners.