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.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School degree or equivalent.

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.

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