Per Diem Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Summary

The primary purpose of the Sterilization Technician is to collect, clean, decontaminate, disinfect and sterilize dental, podiatry, and OBGYN instruments according to established standards and procedures. This person will be responsible for the proper processing of instruments for two locations: Lakewood and Toms River. While also aware of the possibility of Little Egg Harbor in the future.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, pack, and sterilize instruments.
• Collect soiled instrumentation according to provider schedule and/or instrument usage.
• Categorizes instruments based on specialty and keeps an organized inventory of such instruments.
• Reports lost or damaged instruments to Registered Nurse.
• Ensure Clean and Soiled Workrooms are clean and stocked for every site.
• Perform spore testing on all autoclaves weekly and keep required logs on testing.
• Notify CMO, and RN of any autoclave time, temperature, pressure anomalies.
• Schedule equipment servicing and maintenance as needed.
• Utilize all cleaning and sterilization equipment according to manufacturer and OSHA guidelines.
• Inspect all cleaned instruments prior to sterilization to ensure they are completely free from any residue.
• Inspect all sterilized instruments prior to storage to ensure packaging/instruments are free from water spots and any residue.
• Reprocess any instruments that fail visual inspection.
• Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, sterilization, and storage.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies.
• Maintain SDS binder and equipment manuals.
• Assist with training and education of staff to perform proper cleaning of instruments.
• Track instruments and notify CMO and RN when additional instruments are needed.
• Ensure sterilized instruments are stored properly and available for use at each site.
• Attend scheduled meetings and infection control rounds.
• Report to Environment of Care and Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Records.
• Maintains standards of confidentiality.
• Participates in clinical collaboratives.
• Completes all mandatory in-services and attends required meetings.
• Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies.
• Maintains a passing monthly scorecard threshold at 80%.
• Works cooperatively with all providers and staff to carry out the goals and objectives of OHI, meets productivity according to established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification are required.
• Previous experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or similar role in a healthcare facility is preferred.
• Maintain certification as mandated by NJDOH.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, instruments and equipment is required.
• Ability to follow strict health and safety regulations and protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is required.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• 401(k) match
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Physical
• Criminal Background Checks
• Drug Screening
• Tuberculosis Screening