SPD Tech - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Follow established protocols for inspecting, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing instrumentation, and storing medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Maintain all state and federal clearances for DE, PA, and NJ for periodic rotation to the Malvern Surgery Center, PA and the Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center, Deptford, NJ as the discretion of Perioperative Leadership.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required
• High School Diploma required

About the Role

Nemours is seeking an SPD Tech to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE. This is a full-time, dayshift position.

The SPD Technician is responsible for adhering to industry standards and regulations, including those set by the IAHCSMM, AORN, TJC, FDA, CDC, OSHA, and AAMI. The SPD Technician is accountable for adherence to policies and procedures of Nemours Children's Health, Delaware, Nemours Children's Health, Malvern, and Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center (DASC).

The SPD Technician is responsible for maintaining all state and federal clearances for DE, PA, and NJ for periodic rotation to the Malvern Surgery Center, PA and the Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center, Deptford, NJ as the discretion of Perioperative Leadership.

The SPD Technician is responsible for preparing and distributing surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.

The SPD Technician is expected to monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.

The SPD Technician is responsible for inventory management, including receiving and restocking materials used for supporting sterile processing services in collaboration with the Materials Management Department.

The SPD Technician is accountable for adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.

The SPD Technician is expected to operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

The SPD Technician is responsible for complying with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required

Skills

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (IAHCSMM, AORN, TJC, FDA, CDC, OSHA, AAMI)
• Ability to follow established protocols for inspecting, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing instrumentation, and storing medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Ability to prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Ability to maintain all state and federal clearances for DE, PA, and NJ for periodic rotation to the Malvern Surgery Center, PA and the Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center, Deptford, NJ as the discretion of Perioperative Leadership.
• Ability to comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Knowledge of standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Ability to monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
• Ability to manage inventory, including receiving and restocking materials used for supporting sterile processing services in collaboration with the Materials Management Department.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

40 hours per week, 7A-330P