The CPD Certified Technician performs all reprocessing activities involving instruments, supplies, and equipment used for patient care. Receives, collects, and transports contaminated instruments and supplies. Operates and cleans all department equipment, and performs all sterilization monitoring activities. Serves as a resource to other department members and to other hospital staff as needed, and performs other job-related duties as requested.
Collects, transports, receives, and processes contaminated instruments, equipment, linen and refuse.Sorts, inspects, assembles, wraps, and sterilizes various instrumentation, linens, and miscellaneous supplies according to preprinted kit lists.Performs and interprets all sterilization monitoring activities.Retrieves preference cards from the computer based on the case schedule.Inventories and replenishes sterile linens for surgery, operating room, and labor/delivery, recovery areas.Prepares case carts according to preprinted preference cards.Serves as a resource to co-workers and other hospital staff as needed.Tracks supply inventory and reports shortages to team leader or supervisor.Assists other department staff and performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
High School graduate or equivalent. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through IAHCSMM required. Certification is a process which validates that a high level of knowledge, skills and education has been attained. One-year previous experience in central processing operations preferred. Must be able to effectively communicate with other department members and hospital staff. Proficiency in the English language required.
WIH Internal Posting Period: 9/30/26-10/9/26
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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Care New England Health System is a non-profit health care organization based in Rhode Island.