Central Sterile Processing Tech - Plainsboro, United States - Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine

Verified Company

Plainsboro, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine.

Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

As a member of the Central Sterile Processing team, checks instrumentation for defects and cleanliness; assembles instrument sets and trays according to established procedures. Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to, decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instrumentation and supplies. Participates in Quality initiatives in the department.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for proper cleaning and disinfection of medical instrumentation using appropriate methods
Retrieves soiled instrumentation and IV pumps from the Ambulatory Service Center and Labor and Delivery
Assembles instrument sets and trays following proper manufacturer instructions
Properly documents and maintains sterilization records
Follows procedures relative to proper us of PPE
Packages equipment following decontamination process and prepares items for redistribution
Participates in the rotation of stock and inspects stock for expiration dates
Ensures proper code cart inventory, restocking as needed
Assesses equipment and separates defective items from rotation and sends items to Biomed for repair.
Effectively uses the instrument tracking to support inventory control; reorders supplies as needed.
Participates in departmental Quality initiatives and educational in services
Performs other related duties as assigned

Credentials:

Cert Central Supply Tech (required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (required)
High School Graduate/GED/Equivalent Work Exp requiredPrevious related work experience
Other
Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work