Job Summary:Responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments.Operates processing equipment.Proficient in instrument decontamination and assembly.Aware of the sterilization methods available and which method is appropriate in correlation with the devices that are to be processed.
Key Responsibilities:- Decontaminates surgical instruments according to manufacturer's instructions or as advised by the department supervisor or manager.
- Operates decontamination equipment.
- Inspects instruments after decontamination ensuring all items are clean, intact, functional, and accounted for.
- Assembles trays in a manner that ensures device sterility and presents a tray that is easy for the end user to access for use.
- Uses count sheets to ensure trays are assembled accurately.
- Interfaces with department tracking system for all functions of processing.
- Packages or containerizes instrument sets according to manufacturer's guidelines and standards.
- Loads sterilizer carts in a way to ensure packaged items are not punctured or compromised; loads containers and wrapped goods as recommended.
- Runs daily sterilizer tests on all sterilizers.
- Operates sterilizers according to manufacturer's instructions ensuring every load undergoes biological monitoring.
- Documents all load contents, interfaces load to tracking system, loads cycle confirming correct parameters, monitors sterilizer to tracking system, and records all pertinent information.
- Unloads sterilizers ensuring items are not compromised and stores in correct location according to tracking system storage locations.
- Responsible for cleanliness of department and all processing equipment.
Required Qualifications:- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:- CRCST, CBSPDT, CIS preferred.
- 2+ years work experience in CSPD preferred.
Location 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA, 01060
Education: High School
Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician , Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician , Certified Instrument Specialist