[ref. d2193117] Sterile Processing Technician CWR - SPT24-14660 - Point Pleasant

Location: Bricktown, NJ 08724

This role is crucial in maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring the availability of necessary instruments for surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, sort, process, assemble, and sterilize patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to departmental policies.
• Understand and implement the use of detergents, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment (PPE) while following Universal Precautions.
• Operate and load sterilizers (Steam, ETO, Sterrad, Steris), ensuring that biological and Bowie Dick tests are properly performed, recorded, and verified.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records, ensuring all items processed are recorded, labeled correctly, and chemical integrators are checked.
• Utilize computerized instrument count sheets accurately.
• Assemble case carts based on surgeon preferences, ensuring all required instruments, drugs, and special equipment are included.
• Communicate with the nursing team regarding missing items and coordinate with the supply team to address any shortages.
• Physically able to lift at least 50 lbs., push/pull 60 lbs., and stand for the duration of the shift.
• Adhere to established organizational competencies and standards.

Skills & Experience:

• Required: Completion of a Central Processing Course or 1 year of experience in instrument processing.

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Required: National Certification (CRCST or CBSPDT).

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English (speak, read, write).

Schedule:

• Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM), Monday to Friday.
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements.