What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Instrument Technician position at Saint Peter's Healthcare System?
Job Overview
The Certified Sterile Processing Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Instrument Preparation: Preparation of instruments and specialty instrument trays for sterilization, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Prioritization and Organization: Prioritization of instrument sets according to departmental needs, demonstrating effective time management and organizational skills.
- Efficient Workflow: Maintenance of efficient workflow by collecting items from designated areas and restocking procedure carts as required.
- Decontamination: Decontamination of reusable instruments, equipment, and supplies, adhering to strict infection control guidelines.
- Patient Equipment Assembly: Assembly and preparation of patient equipment for use, guaranteeing optimal functionality and minimizing delays.
- Equipment Maintenance: Operational maintenance of equipment, including regular monitoring of function and performance.
- Supply Chain Management: Fill requests for medical/surgical supplies, procedure trays, and patient equipment, ensuring seamless supply chain management.
- Linen Preparation: Preparation of linen for sterilization, upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Requirements
- At least 6 months experience as SPD Tech I, with knowledge of Orthopedic, Vascular, Neuro, and ENT instrumentation is desirable.
- Familiarity with specific O.R. requirements for optimal functioning of instrumentation is essential.
- The role requires prolonged standing and walking (90% of work time), as well as occasional lifting of instrument trays. Ability to lift 25 pounds is required.
- Certification through a national sterile processing program recognized by New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services is mandatory.
