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Care New England · 3 months ago

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Warwick, RI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Care New England is a trusted organization in the healthcare sector, focusing on advances in medical research and specialty-trained doctors. They are seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation to support surgical teams.

AssociationHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process and assemble surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room, Sterile Processing area, and durable patient care equipment

Understand, operate, and be responsible for pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators, automatic endoscope reprocessors as well as perform high level disinfection. Testing sterilizers and maintaining accurate records

Disinfects video scopes/auxiliary equipment through special manual washing techniques and operation of pre-programmed fully automated system/washer. Conduct visual inspection and operational testing of video scopes/some auxiliary equipment

Possess an understanding of cleaning protocols for all instruments used in the Operating Room. Familiar with cleaning agents/detergents and use appropriately

Visually inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and wear before assembly

Assembles instrument trays and equipment according to assembly count sheets. Wraps or peel pouches items according to size and type of instruments or equipment using appropriate wrapping techniques

Understands and runs machine specific challenge tests using internal, external and biological tests. Must be able to read and interpret all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function

Check the Operating Room (OR) Schedule daily to determine what surgical cases need to be picked and in what order of priority

Collaborate with Supply Chain in organizing the supplies in a systematic way for each surgical case. Check for any adds-on surgeries for the day that need to be picked

Comply with all federal and state regulations. Follow all the AAMI, OSHA and infection control policies and procedures

Able to do minor troubleshooting of equipment and determine when professional service technicians are needed

Maintain and distribute sterile supplies, crash carts, pediatric crash carts, intubation trays, as well as other items needed throughout the hospital

Must have knowledge of and practice Universal Precautions

Participates in and leads process improvement initiatives

Performs other related duties as assigned or required. Provides additional support as needed

Qualification

HSPA CRCST certificationSurgical Services experienceInventory managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam leadershipProject management

Required

Required to have HSPA CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) certification

High school degree or equivalent required

Must have skills and abilities in inventory management, analytical skills, problem solving, interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, team leadership and participation, and the ability to manage multiple projects

Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office

Preferred

6 months of Surgical Services experience preferred

Company

Care New England

Care New England (CNE) is a non-profit health system, comprising several hospitals in Rhode Island, including Butler, Women & Infants

Founded in 1996

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.carenewengland.org

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