SPD Technician Lead (Full-Time Evening), Long Branch, NJ

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

To assist the OR, Labor & Delivery Nursing Units, ER, Clinics and various other departments by processing and maintaining supplies and equipment (both sterile and unsterile) required for the care, diagnosis and treatment of the patient. To demonstrate a clear understanding of Central Service theory in such areas as medical terminology, cleaning, isolation and the ability to adapt the knowledge to Sterile Processing. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School diploma or equiv
• CRCST Certification
• 1-3 years of previous hospital experience

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Full-Time
• Evening Shift
• 40 hours per week

• Understands the cleaning products and procedures used in Central Service and is able to choose the appropriate cleaning method for each item
• Process and maintains surgical instruments for OR, Delivery Room, Dental clinic, clinics, ED, X-Ray, Minor Surgery and nursing units
• Picks all instruments and assembles instrument trays and baskets for OR, ED, Delivery Room, Minor Surgery, X-Ray, nursing units and various other departments
• Operates and maintains all mechanical cleaning machinery, sterilizer, cart washer, decomats and drying cabinets, etc. within the Central Service department
• Sorts, examines, delints, folds, wraps and sterilizes linen
• Performs all other duties when requested