Central Supply Tech Apprentice - Central and Southern NJ Region - Hackensack Meridian Health

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The Central Supply Technician Apprentice is responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment and reusable medical/surgical items. This position also assembles Case Carts for the Operating Room.

We currently have several opportinies available at Ocean Medical Center in Brick.

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A day in the life of a Central Supply Apprentice at Hackensack Meridian Health can be described as follows:

• Receives, sorts, disinfects, processes, assembles or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies and guidelines following instructions for use.
• Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.).
• Operates and loads sterilizers (Steam and Hydrogen Peroxide) and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read and recorded.
• Ensures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading and interpreting chemical integrator per load, observing and initialing all computerized print outs for accuracy.
• Adheres to correct use of computerized instrument count sheets, and utilizes tracking system throughout reprocessing.
• Prepares case carts for delivery to room by using doctor's preference information to assemble required instruments, and special equipment.
• Communicates with OR team members and provides customer service to all units requiring Central Processing services.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 60 lbs. and stands length of shift.
• Ability to work with bioburden and grossly contaminated items on a regular basis.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Participation in a Central Processing Course, or 1 year experience in instrument processing preferred.
• All applicants will be required to participate in Hackensack Meridian Health's Central Processing Technician Apprentice training program.
• May work weekends.
• May be required to work three (3) out of six (6) holidays.
• Work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs, and days off if working a scheduled weekend.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Medical field background preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT to be obtained within 9 months of hire.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!