STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN FT

Certified Sterile Processing TechnicianA-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:Knowledge of surgical instrumentationCollecting contaminated items from user sitesSorting, inspecting, and processing instrumentationUse of the Spaulding System to apply proper cleaning techniquesKnowledge of cleaning productsCompliant with the VA Standard Operational Procedures as well as OSHA, AAMI, and IAHCSMM safe practicesUtilizing quality assurance measures (biologic, chemical and mechanical)Packaging small items in peel-packsAssembling trays/instruments for effective sterilizationAdept in the operation of steam, and cold sterilizationAdept in the cleaning and high-level disinfection of endoscopesMaintaining log book entriesRequirements: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 experienceThe Sterile Processing Technician(s) shall be CPR/BLS certified through American HeartSterile 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.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid sick timePaid time offVision insuranceExperience:Sterile processing: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:BLS Certification (Required)CSPDT (Required)A-Team Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.