Amazing opportunity to join a brand-new state of the art multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center in Englewood, New Jersey. NYC Joint and Spine Center is hiring for a Sterile Processing Technician. You will work with a dynamic team of premier professional surgeons and staff specializing in Orthopedic, Joint and Spine surgery.

OVERVIEW: 

 Responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and storing the supplies, instruments and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization
  • Supports and perform according to approved policies and procedures.
  • Participates as a team member in support of the total perioperative process.
  • Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Management Program.
• • Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.
  • Contributes to the quality management process; identifies role and contributions upon request.
  • Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• • Interactions are respectful and courteous.
  • Communicates effectively and professionally using a translator when necessary.
  • Documents that information received from the physician or sales representative is disseminated to the appropriate people.
• Maintains and promotes professional competences through continuing education and other learning experiences.
• • Participates in committees, conferences and quality improvement activities.
  • Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities. 
  • Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
  • Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees and in-services according to job responsibilities and Facility requirements.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• • Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards and noncompliance according to Facility policy.
  • Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
  • Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area.
• Interacts appropriately with various age groups.
• • Provides equipment and supplies appropriate to the patient's age group.
  • Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.
• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.
• • Cleans each item according to manufactures' instructions.
  • Verifies that each item is in good working condition; lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.
  • Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps trays and individual items according to Facility policy.
  • Accurately labels each item with name and expiration date.
• Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washers and other equipment for processing items. 
• • Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.
  • Checks indicators for proper functioning.
  • Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Facility policy.
  • Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during the sterilization process.
  • Cleans sterilizers according to Facility policy.
• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.
  • Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Facility. 
  • Checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.
  • Places items in correct location. 
  • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area.
  • Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.
  • Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles.
• Experience in central processing functions preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

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