Certified Sterile Processing Technician in Methuen, Massachusetts at Merrimack Health

As the Certified Central Sterile Tech, you will disassemble, clean, assemble, sterilize, and store procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique. Complete a request to dispense equipment and supplies and assist in maintaining department inventory. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sterilizes instruments and equipment, using appropriate autoclaves. Completes appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization. Reads and initials autoclave graph to verify the appropriate sterilization cycle and provides required records for inspection.
• Inspects all instruments visually, at all points of handling.
• Dispense products are requested for sterile and non-sterile and issue equipment and supplies.
• Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees to each work assignment area and overall department operation.

Required:

• High school diploma required
• Certification as a Central Supply Technician Preferred ** training available for the right candidate!**
• One year prior OR/Central Sterile Supply experience referred