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

Chambers Center for Well Being; Summit (NJ); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize, disinfect, inspect and assemble medical instruments for surgeries and exams. You will assemble case carts, distribute sterile supplies, and maintain inventory in a busy perioperative setting.

The role requires teamwork, adherence to standard precautions, and computer literacy to track processing metrics and documentation. Prolonged standing and lifting are frequent, with opportunities to support a safety-focused

Qualifications

• Experience in sterilization and disinfection of medical instruments.
• Proficiency in assembling and distributing case carts.
• Familiarity with patient care equipment handling and inventory control.
• Ability to follow standard precautions and quality metrics.

Responsabilités

• Clean, disinfect, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize medical and surgical instruments.
• Assemble and distribute case carts and care for patient care equipment.
• Maintain sterile processing areas and ensure infection control standards.
• Demonstrate teamwork and operate in accordance with department procedures.
• Follow instructions to meet quality metrics; perform related duties as assigned.
• Be able to sit, stand, push/pull and lift heavy items; stay computer literate.

Connaissances

Sterile processing

Infection control

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Description du poste

Responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Responsible for cleaning/disinfecting contaminated supplies, delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and the processing of reusable medical devices for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. Tests and reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.

Principal Accountabilities:

• The successful candidate is responsible for: the cleaning, disinfection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments, case cart assembly and distribution, the care and distribution of patient care equipment, and maintaining the sterile processing areas.


• Must demonstrate proficiency and teamwork in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department.


• Follow instructions to ensure quality metrics and standards are met.


• Able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time, as well as push, pull and lift heavy items.


• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.


• 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). Performs other related duties as assigned.


• Computer literate.