Overview
The Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center looking to hire a Full-timeSterilization Technician. Established in the year 2002, the CJMC has a main location in Perth Amboy, NJ, 3 School Based Health Centers located in Newark, NJ, as well as a location in Carteret, NJ.
Position is for the Perth Amboy Location.
Responsibilities
Duties may include the following but not limited to:
- Prepares and assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing (such as sterilization).
- Instruments are inspected for cleanliness, proper functioning and damage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
- Appropriate judgment is used to identify the different parts of basic instruments.
- Appropriate judgment is used to identify proper usage of instrumentation.
- Appropriate judgment is used to repair and replace instrumentation.
- Service/tray specific write-ups are followed to assemble/label instruments/sets.
- Appropriate placement and/or protection of delicate instruments are demonstrated.
- Like instruments are packaged and labeled in appropriate sized peel pack.
- Priorities are established in order to meet deadlines for processing instrument sets.
- Ability to complete instrument sets is appropriately demonstrated.
- Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
- Internal, external and biological monitoring systems are utilized appropriately.
- Parameters for all types of sterilizers are monitored, read, documented and interpreted to ensure proper functioning.
- Instruments and surgical trays are sterilized by following prescribed policies and procedures.
- Effective communication is maintained with peers, management and between shifts.
- Sterilization records are reviewed for accuracy.
- Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically (Hand Washing, Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic Cleaner, Scope Washer, Cart Washer).
- Universal Precautions are followed through wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area.
- Equipment is decontaminated, disassembled, cleaned and routed to appropriate holding areas while keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.
- Appropriate cleaning detergents and agents are utilized through following manufacturer directions and referring to the MSDS sheet.
- Contaminated items are handled appropriately while following universal precautions.
- All reusable items are decontaminated, terminally sterilized, and cleaned and disposable items are discarded appropriately.
- Participates in the coordination of all aspects of department’s services.
- Rapid response to emergency situations is provided as necessary.
- Able to perform all tasks of Sterile Processing Technician position.
- Departmental supplies are ordered.
- Serves as the resource for information for employees and customers.
- Communications are maintained with all team members to be sure all pertinent information is shared in a timely manner.
- All departmental, Medical Center and safety policies and procedures are well understood and followed.
- Policies and procedures are explained to Medical Center staff as necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited Technical School. IAHCSMM-CRCST certification or equivalent to CSPDT
CPR/BLS certification
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
