Sterile Processing Technician (Per Diem)

At Crozer Health, you will findcare you cantrustfrom people who truly understand the people we care for.We know our communitiesbetter than anyone —who we are, what makes us thrive— because we are yourfriends, family, and neighbors. We provideclinical excellenceacross abroad range of services right here at home. As a Sterile Processing Technician you will decontaminate/reprocess surgical instrumentation; and utilize a working knowledge of a surgical case cart system.

Education and Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Central Sterile processing program required
• Completion of a sterile processing documented 400 hour externship required

Experience and Knowledge:

• 1 year experience in sterile processing tech role preferred

Registration, Licensure and/or Certification:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification required (CRCST) through HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) formally IAHCSMM
• CBSPD certification accepted with 2 years working experience

Skills:

• Ability to properly identify correct sterilization methods for tray processing
• Can identify basic instrumentation and differentiate reusable from disposable
• Demonstrate receipt, documentation, processing, and distribution of loaner instrumentation and equipment
• Accurately perform testing and document results of equipment cycles daily
• Cleans contaminated instruments in accordance with protocols and procedures.
• Inspects and lubricates instruments in accordance with protocols, procedures, and manufacture’s recommendations.
• Demonstrate ability to decontaminate soiled items using proper manual and mechanical processes and equipment
• Per IFU’s disinfect, inspect, and maintain medical equipment for distribution.
• Effectively processes equipment and sterile supplies for nursing departments, patient care departments, and other Crozer-Chester Medical Center facilities.
• Prepares instrument trays according to instrument count sheet ensuring proper inspection and testing has been performed
• Wraps instruments and trays in accordance with protocols and procedures appropriate to the wrapping materials and devices IFU.
• Operates steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers in accordance with protocols, procedures, and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of biological testing, incubation and documentation
• Inspects sterile supplies weekly, or as needed, identifying those with non-intact packaging or expired shelf life and reprocessing supplies when required.
• Assembles and sterilizes all instrument trays, including specialty instrument trays using proper preparation techniques, choosing the right container systems, utilizing correct integrators and the correct method of sterilization.
• Ensures receipt of proper requisition forms and/ or patient charge forms prior to issuance of supplies to nursing and other departments.
• Checks inventory and requisitioned departmental supplies on a weekly basis.
• Confers with nursing personnel concerning request for supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates the correct use of dispensed patient care equipment.
• Reports equipment issues to immediate supervisor and puts in a service ticket.
• Ability to produce 20-25 sets containing 10 or more instruments in a shift
• Knowledge of mechanical washers, ultrasonic washers and steam and sterrad equipment and cycles
• Provides detailed understanding of proper PPE

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements:

• Able to lift maximum of 50lbs
• Able to stand for hours at a time
• Great listening skills and ability to understand medical terminology
• Computer literate in Microsoft office
• Ability to wear PPE in confined spaces for hours at a time

Working Conditions:

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk:

• Minimal risk present when following all guidelines and wearing proper PPE’s
• Protective Equipment:

Proper attire available in locations needing equipment

We offer thelargest network of primary care physicians in the county,as well as four hospitals toserve your needs, fromdelivering babies to open-heart surgery. We provide some of the most advanced neurosciences, burn, and trauma services on the East Coast.We offer theindividualized careeveryone in our communitydeserves.