What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Sterilization Technician position at Kent Hospital?
Company Description
Kent Hospital, a Care New England hospital, is the second largest hospital in Rhode Island, offering a comprehensive range of primary and acute care services. Programs at Kent include emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, hyperbaric medicine, and gastroenterology. With affiliations such as Brigham and Women’s Hospital for cardiology services and Women & Infants Hospital for breast health, Kent Hospital is a premier location for patient care. Additionally, Kent Hospital is an affiliate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) for medical education.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Warwick, RI for a Certified Sterilization Technician. The Certified Sterilization Technician will be responsible for decontaminating and sterilizing medical equipment, implementing infection control procedures, and ensuring the proper functionality of sterilization equipment. The technician will work closely with the operating room staff to ensure a sterile environment, handle and communicate medical terminology, and follow strict protocols to maintain patient safety.
Qualifications
Kent Hospital, a Care New England hospital, is the second largest hospital in Rhode Island, offering a comprehensive range of primary and acute care services. Programs at Kent include emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, hyperbaric medicine, and gastroenterology. With affiliations such as Brigham and Women’s Hospital for cardiology services and Women & Infants Hospital for breast health, Kent Hospital is a premier location for patient care. Additionally, Kent Hospital is an affiliate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM) for medical education.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Warwick, RI for a Certified Sterilization Technician. The Certified Sterilization Technician will be responsible for decontaminating and sterilizing medical equipment, implementing infection control procedures, and ensuring the proper functionality of sterilization equipment. The technician will work closely with the operating room staff to ensure a sterile environment, handle and communicate medical terminology, and follow strict protocols to maintain patient safety.
Qualifications
- Skills in Decontamination, Sterilization, and Infection Control
- Experience working in an Operating Room environment
- Proficiency in Medical Terminology
- Thorough understanding of sterilization procedures and techniques
- Detail-oriented and committed to ensuring a sterile environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with medical professionals
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification is preferred
