CPD Technician

The Central Processing Department: (CPD) is responsible for the availability of sterile instrumentation/supplies to accommodate the Surgery schedule, Emergencies/Traumas, Clinics and hospital Department:s. The CPD Technician I is responsible for:

• Decontamination, assembly and sterilization of all instruments used throughout the hospital including general surgical instrumentation.
• Assemble case carts with supplies and instruments as it pertains to the surgery schedule, and availability to sterile instrumentation to hospital Department:s.
• Must be efficient in the operation of all equipment within the Department:. Must be knowledgeable with general and specialty instrumentation.
• Must be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures.
• Must be accurate and able to follow guidelines, refraining from “short cuts” where technique is involved.
• Must be able to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle changing environment and assignments.
• Must have good communication skills
• Computer skills with knowledge of Windows 98, Instrument Tracking systems.
• Knowledge of the hospital, infection control and medical terminology is highly desirable.
• CPD training desired. Pursuit of Central Services Technician National Certification is encouraged.
• High School degree or equivalent.