Certified CPD Tech

This position is responsible for ensuring that all reusable surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, inventoried, and appropriately tracked in accordance with the established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

• Ensures processing and assembly of medical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation in accordance with established productivity measures of at least a cumulative average of 80% over an 8-hour period and up to a 40-hour work week.
• Operates automated washers, cart washers, ultrasonic washers, automated endoscope reprocessors, and sterilizers in a safe and efficient manner following manufacturers' instructions and department policies.
• Appropriately transports soiled medical instrumentation/devices according to departmental and hospital protocol.
• Sorts soiled items for safe handling and reprocessing for patient use.
• Inspects instrumentation and equipment for cleanliness, defects, and proper working conditions prior to packaging 100% of the time.
• Maintains an accuracy percentage of complete instrument trays processed 100% of the time.
• Ensures all associated documentation is complete and initialed 100% of the time.
• Proficient in the use of the SPM Instrument Tracking System for all work assignments.
• Ensures all items to be High Level Disinfected/Sterilized (HLD/S) are subjected to the correct disinfectant/sterilization modality under the appropriate parameters.
• Distribute all HLD/S items to maintain their integrity and appropriately document as per protocol.
• Ensures all patient-specific case cart needs are met with complete sets if possible.
• Ensures consistent and effective flow of communication.
• Communicates concerns regarding workflow, employee concerns, equipment issues, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Attends and engages in departmental staff meetings and in-services.
• Ensures compliance and demonstrates knowledge of all mandated safety programs.
• Ensures appropriate dress codes are followed and enforced 100% of the time.
• Timely adherence to internal and external emergency plans 100% of the time.

High School Diploma / GED is required.

• Experience with scope reprocessing required for scope processing roles.
• At least two (2) years in a central supply or O.R. processing area preferred.

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) upon hire required.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) upon hire required.
• CER Required.
• Level 3 Worker - Covid Vaccination Required.

• Basic computer literacy needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of hospital personnel.
• Must be self-motivated and able to perform varied tasks with minimal supervision.

Vacancy

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options