Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary

The Certified Sterilization Tech is responsible for disassembling, cleaning and decontamination of instrumentation both in the Operating Room and the Central Processing area.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process and assemble surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room, Central Processing area and durable patient care equipment.
• Understand, be responsible and operate prevacuum steam sterilizers, gas plasma sterilizer, washer sterilizers and decontaminators.  Testing sterilizers and maintaining accurate records.
• Possess an understanding of cleaning protocols for particular instruments. Familiar with cleaning agents and detergents and use appropriately.
• Visually inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and wear before assembly.
• Assembles instrument trays and equipment according to assembly directory. Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment using appropriate wrapping techniques.
• Understands and runs varied and particular tests using internal, external and biological tests. Must be able to read and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function.
• Oversees junior personnel in the absence of Supervisor.
• Able to do minor troubleshooting of equipment and determine when professional service technicians are needed. 
• Maintain a constant supply of reusable sterile linen.
• Maintain and distribute sterile supplies.
• Greet/receive customers, answer phone.
• Must have knowledge of and practice Universal Precautions.
• Performs all other related duties assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician
• Proficient in both areas of Central Sterile
• This job is typically required to perform work through eye/hand/foot coordination most of a normal workday. 

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.