Job detail

Technician, SPD Certified- Sterile Processing, Per Diem Varied Shifts, Vineland

Inspira Health

#OSHA #Sterile Processing #Surgical Instruments #Decontamination #Sterilization #AAMI #AORN #Autoclaves #CDC

Quick overview

Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments. Distribute patient care equipment and perform duties to facilitate departmental operations.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Training Program with 400 hours of hands-on experience. CRCST certification is required within two years of hire.

high schoolprofessional certificateOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRegulatory ComplianceOperating Sterilization EquipmentCleaning and Disinfecting Surgical InstrumentsAssembling and Packaging Instrument Trays

Job description

Major function

To clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments. To clean, assemble, inspect and distribute patient care equipment. To perform other duties to facilitate departmental operations. Demonstrates superior technical skills and knowledge of all Sterile Processing functions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Training Program, including 400 hours of hands-on experience in an SPD setting, is required.

Certification/ Licensure

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within two years of hire.
CIS – Certified Instrument Specialist preferred.
CER – Certified Endoscope Reprocessor preferred

Knowledge & Skills

SPD technicians should demonstrate competency in:
Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments
Assembling and packaging instrument trays
Operating sterilization equipment (autoclaves, HLD systems)
Adhering to regulatory standards, including AAMI, CDC, OSHA, DNV, and AORN
Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

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Never O: Occasionally (80%)Lifting CStanding CSitting OLifting 20-50lbs CClimbing FKneeling OLifting>50lbs NCrouching OReaching FCarrying
CHearing
CWalking
CPushing
CTalking
CVision
C
Environmental
Conditions:Noise CVaried Temperatures CCleaning Agents CNoxious odors CPatient Exposure COperative Equipment C

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