STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Place of Performance:

East Orange, NJ

A-Team Solutions is seeking Sterile Processing Technicians for full time positions, for the VA Medical Center in East Orange, NJ, Evening and Night shift available Monday-Friday.

Job Duties:

The Sterile Processing Supply (SPS) technician shall provide timely and accurate submissions of

reprocessed items. The SPS technician shall have a complete understanding of universal precautions and

infection control and its effect on patient care and employee safety.

The SPS technician's responsibilities shall include:

A. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation

B. Collecting contaminated items from user sites

C. Sorting, inspecting, and processing instrumentation

D. Use of the Spaulding System to apply proper cleaning techniques

E. Knowledge of cleaning products

F. Compliant with the VA Standard Operational Procedures as well as OSHA, AAMI, and

IAHCSMM safe practices

G. Utilizing quality assurance measures (biologic, chemical and mechanical)

H. Packaging small items in peel-packs

I. Assembling trays/instruments for effective sterilization

J. Adept in the operation of steam, and cold sterilization

K. Adept in the cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopes

L. Maintaining log book entries

Requirements:

The Sterile Processing Technician(s) shall have a working knowledge of medical and surgical terminology including surgical procedures and human anatomy and physiology; understands aseptic principles and techniques; follows standard operating procedures without deviation.

The Sterile Processing Technician(s) shall have at a minimum two (2) years of experience prior to beginning at the VAMC.

Must be Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
certified from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Graduate from a recognized CRCST or Tech program with 2+ years of SPS experience

The Sterile Processing Technician(s) shall be CPR/BLS certified through American Heart

Sterile Processing Technicians must have current, unrestricted licensures in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.

A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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