Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time - Evenings - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, prep and sterilize surgical instruments and patient care equipment. You will read, write and speak English and work to maintain infection control standards across shifts.

The role requires knowledge of instrument tracking systems and various sterilization methods; physical ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy instrument sets may be required. Safety and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, speaks and understands English.
• Knowledge of case cart preparation, surgical instruments, decontamination and sterilization methods (Steam, HLD, hydrogen).
• Basic computer knowledge with instrument tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and machinery; prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies per sterilization parameters.
• Cares for instruments; selects cleaning agents and lubricants appropriately.
• Peel-packs and wraps instruments; inspects for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• Adheres to FSC policies, procedures and quality of service; ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors.
• Sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste properly.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions (gloves, masks, gowns, eye protection).
• Follows JCAHO/AAMI standards to maintain quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading and writing

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Sterilization equipment

Case cart preparation system

Job description

Responsible for all duties in decontamination, prepping and packaging, sterilization, storage process for all surgical instrumentation, case cart and patient care equipment. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Tests and reports on any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.

Knowledge of case cart preparation system, surgical instruments, decontamination and the different methods of sterilization (Steam, HLD, hydrogen), basic computer knowledge with an instrument tracking system. Must be able to stand for prolong periods of time, heavy lifting of surgical sets, pulling and pushing of sterilization transport carts and case carts. The technician must perform tasks quickly and efficiently, paying close attention to details and understanding the principles involved in each task performed. The technician also performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of hospital patients, medical staff, and personnel.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 1. Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization.
• 2. Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents and lubricants.
• 3. Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
• 4. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
• 5. Cleans, sets up, sterilizes and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• 6. Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.
• 7. Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses).
• 8. Adheres to JCAHO/AAMI recommendations to maintain the standards.
• 9. Performs other related duties as assigned.