Sterile Processing Technician - Part Time

ReFocus Eye Health; West Orange (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ReFocus Eye Health is seeking a meticulous Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. You will decontaminate, clean, and sterilize instruments to support our ophthalmology procedures and maintain a fully prepared surgical suite each day.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in SPD, knowledge of MIFU, and an active BLS certificate. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Certification in Sterile Processing is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a sterile processing department
• Knowledge of the sterilization process, aseptic technique, and instrument care
• Ability to follow manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU)
• Basic Life Support certification
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization procedures according to MIFU.
• Assist in preparing the surgical center for daily schedules and between cases.
• Maintain adequate inventory of SPD supplies and report shortages.
• Ensure a sterile environment throughout all procedures.
• Open sterile packs, instruments, and supplies, and assist in setting up surgical cases.
• Report and troubleshoot issues with instruments, sterilizers, and other equipment; implement MIFUs for all instruments and equipment.
• Verify surgeon's preference cards are current and accessible.
• Maintain infection control protocols.
• Participate in identifying quality improvement and infection control issues.

Skills

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Instrument care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Join Our Surgical Team as a Sterile Processing Technician!

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a meticulous and experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. You will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our surgical instruments and ensuring a safe and sterile environment for our patients

Your Impact:

• Instrument Sterilization & Decontamination: Perform decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization procedures according to MIFU.
• Surgical Suite Preparation: Assist in preparing the surgical center for daily schedules and between cases.
• Inventory Management: Maintain adequate inventory of SPD supplies and report shortages.
• Sterile Environment Maintenance: Ensure a sterile environment throughout all procedures.
• Equipment & Supply Handling: Open sterile packs, instruments, and supplies, and assist in setting up surgical cases.
• Instrument & Equipment Maintenance: Report and troubleshoot issues with instruments, sterilizers, and other equipment. implement MIFUs for all instruments and equipment.
• Preference Card Verification: Verify surgeon's preference cards are current and accessible.
• Infection Control Compliance: Maintain all aspects of infection control protocols.
• Quality Improvement: Actively participate in identifying quality improvement and infection control issues.

What You'll Bring/Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a sterile processing department as a technician.
• Knowledge of the sterilization process, aseptic technique, and instrument care.
• Ability to follow manufacturer’s instructions for use (MIFU).
• Basic Life Support certification
• High school diploma or equivalent

Bonus Points:

• Certification in Sterile Processing.

We thrive on: Care for our patients and team, effective Collaboration, and a commitment to Elevate.

Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.