Sterile Processing Technician Evenings - Morristown

Sterile Processing Technician - Full-Time - Evenings - Morristown

Morristown, NJ, United States

Job Description

Responsible for the sterilization and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Oversees retrieving contaminated supplies and delivering sterile supplies, maintaining inventory, and preparing sterile instrument trays for surgeries, examinations, and procedures. Tests and reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment's. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Knowledge of case cart preparation system, surgical instruments, and the different methods of sterilization (Steam, HLD, hydrogen), basic computer knowledge with an instrument tracking system.

Physical/Operational Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, heavy lifting of surgical sets, pulling and pushing of sterilization transport carts and case carts. The technician must perform tasks quickly and efficiently, paying close attention to details and understanding the principals involved in each task performed. The technician also performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of hospital patients, medical staff, and personnel.

Must be able to:

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely, prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization.
• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents and lubricants.
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all FSC policies, procedures and standards and quality of service.
• Cleans, sets up, sterilizes, and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Handles and disposes of infectious waste appropriately.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include: the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing program preferred
• Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification)
• Prior experience preferred.

Atlantic Health System overview and accolades (as provided):

• At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is;
  Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members.
• Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
  Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Goryeb Children's Hospital, Centra State Healthcare System, Atlantic Home Care and Hospice, Atlantic Mobile Health, Atlantic Rehabilitation.
• We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Examples include: 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Places to Work in Healthcare, 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare, and others listed in the original posting.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. It is noted as one of America s '50 Best Hospitals' and has various safety and accreditation recognitions.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary by role level. See original posting for details.

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