Processing Technician Job Description

Processing Technician Job Description

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Processing technician provides effective cleaning, inspection, maintenance, sterilization, and distribution of sterile instrumentation and equipment.

Processing Technician Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective processing technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included processing technician job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Develop and maintain an inventory requisition form to be used by the lab to requisition materials and supplies out of inventory
Pre-sorting, picking up and delivering processed specimens to the laboratory
Imaging/microfilming
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Perform all assigned duties in compliance with internal policies, processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) external regulations as determined by regulatory agencies
Troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on processing equipment (pumps, vacuum kettles, valves, sanitary piping)
Support Total Employee Involvement (TEI) by participating in
Responsible for completing all preventative maintenance activities and work orders
Responsible for service and fault diagnosis of sterilizers, aseptic tanks and all processing equipment
Handle and troubleshoot break-down or quality related issues and implement immediate corrective actions as required

Processing Technician Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Processing Technician

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CRCST, NJ, IAHCSMM, CSPDT, AAS, SPT, CST, CPR, CBSPDT, CS

Education for Processing Technician

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the processing technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Education, Technical, Surgical Technologist, Science, Associates, General Education, Biology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Graduate

Skills for Processing Technician

Desired skills for processing technician include:

Surgical instrumentation
Various types of reusable surgical instrumentation
Sterilization and processing equipment
Supplies
Sterilization
Sterile techniques
Hospital equipment
General hospital supplies and equipment
Medical terminology
Instrumentation

Desired experience for processing technician includes:

Thorough documentation of all planned and unplanned maintenance activities
Attend shift status and review meetings at the beginning and end of each shift
Work cooperatively with Equipment Operators, Quality Control Technicians and Production Supervisors to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement
Act as a mentor and provide training to Millwright Apprentices and Junior Maintenance Technicians
Comply with all food safety regulations outlined by the Quality Department for all raw materials and finished goods
Ensure that operations are conducted in a manner that promotes health and safety

Processing Technician Examples

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Processing Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a processing technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for processing technician
  • Participate in special continuous improvement projects/assignments as required
  • Ensure that lab-related materials are discarded as indicated
  • Arrange inventory in a neat and orderly fashion, which is conducive to proper safeguarding and record keeping
  • Own a specific piece of equipment within the operation
  • Inspects, audits, and assembles surgical instrument sets and medical devices utilized in the Operating Room and other patient care areas of the hospital
  • Provide instrument sets for surgical procedures and case carts for booked and emergency surgery
  • Previous experience in the Aluminium Smelting industry
  • Knowledge of induction furnace operation
  • Intermediate level of French
  • Ensure all assigned equipment and components are staged for assigned operation
Qualifications for processing technician
  • BS/MS Biology or related w/ 2 years clinical lab, GMP manufacturing, hematology, blood banking exp
  • Ability to write complicated deviation reports
  • CELL PROCESSING & Manipulation
  • GMP manufacturing
  • Related University Degree or Technical School Diploma
  • Greater than 5 years of maintenance specific experience within the food industry
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Processing Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of processing technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for processing technician
  • Unpack all supplies delivered daily
  • Maintaining documentation and other duties as assigned
  • This is a 3rd shift position daily hours are 2230 – 700
  • Responsible for updating, querying, & maintaining data in several applications both manually and via import from Excel
  • Heavy report writing & processing using Oracle 10.7 & Oracle 11i
  • Must be self- motivated and have the ability to work on a self-directed work team
  • Must be able to follow instructions explicitly
  • Reports changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, any issues or concerns identified by family, to nursing staff
  • Performs other hybrid duties within the downstream process team as designated by shift leader or supervisor which may include automated packaging, cleaning/steaming of stainless steel blending vessels and inventory control
  • Manufacture, store and distribute blood products/samples according to applicable FDA, AABB, CLIA, NRC and Red Cross policies and procedures
Qualifications for processing technician
  • Tetra Pak electro-mechanical training certificate is an asset
  • Experience with high speed flexible packaging equipment and retort food processing an asset
  • Ability to work in a multi-skilled rotating environment
  • The position requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods
  • CRCST eligible or CRCST preferred
  • Enrollment in a surg tech/sterile processing program preferred
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Processing Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a processing technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for processing technician
  • Operate sanitation equipment (foamers, CIP skid, power washers)
  • Sensory panel participation
  • Lead and track production ROIC wafers for yield and throughput
  • Measure implant witness samples including RTP annealing, 4 point probe measurement and prepare MCT and silicon implant witness samples for SIMs analysis to validate ion implanter accuracy and ensure overall ion implanter health
  • Monitors the index queue
  • Accurately attaches images to patient referral/profile
  • Transcribes the prescription and patient information from the referral documentation into the system for processing
  • Obtains refill prescriptions for continued treatment
  • Transfers Prescription Call Backs to a Pharmacist in order to complete the intake/referral of a patient for services
  • Prepare wires, electrodes, fluxes and materials for test and evaluation
Qualifications for processing technician
  • Sterile processing or 6 months hospital experience preferred
  • Advanced working knowledge of data entry is required
  • Must be self-motivated and able to set priorities
  • This position will require research
  • Looks for most efficient way to perform the task without compromising accuracy
  • Should have a high level of patience to deal with repetitive requests
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Processing Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a processing technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for processing technician
  • Make observations, record and report results and perform simple computations
  • Maintain work environment and equipment in safe working order
  • Conduct and document all work in accordance with applicable company procedures and specifications
  • Reviews, signs, and processes incoming manifests, noting any discrepancies
  • Directs off-loading operations for receipt of primarily non bulk containers into the facility’s storage systems for process and handling
  • Uses handheld bar code scanner as the primary internal recordkeeping system to ensure the safe, effective handling and inventory of containerized wastes
  • Forklift operations to facilitate the handling of all non-bulk containerized wastes
  • Collects and analyzes waste samples
  • Consolidates like-wastes wherever possible in order to improve economic outcomes
  • Store waste containers properly in all designated plant storage areas
Qualifications for processing technician
  • Minimum 6 months experience working in Aerospace Fastener Manufacturing
  • Central Processing Certification Required
  • Must be able to occasionally work in a cold environment ranging from -20 C (-4 F) to -40 C (-40F)
  • 1+ year rating and processing experience
  • High School Diploma/GED, Vocational/Technical or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Must have successfully passed (90%) the Specimen Processing departmental competency testing
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Processing Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of processing technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for processing technician
  • Assists in the generation of internal bar code labels, and accurately places them on all containers as they are received
  • While performing this job, the employee is responsible for continuous adherence to the Company’s Health & Safety (H&S) Program
  • Set-up / disassemble defined Processing Equipment when required, Start-up/Shut-down
  • Perform basic QC Checks
  • Measure and reduce scrap and rework
  • Record and document equipment downtime and throughput
  • Ensure accurate and safe processing of prescription information
  • Review patient profile for accuracy
  • Work with Patient Financial Resources Coordinator on insurance issues
  • Process and ship pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by study sponsor
Qualifications for processing technician
  • Processing at or above 20 specimens or tests per hour, with a quality score of at least 8 (>8) (using the department's productivity report), not exceed the departmental threshold for errors or attendance infraction issues
  • Must be able to physically lift up to 40 lbs
  • Processing at or above 20 specimens or tests per hour, with a quality score of at least 8(>8) (using the department's productivity report)
  • Working knowledge of mechanics and ability to troubleshoot line equipment
  • Physical requirements may include standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods
  • Employment in a team-based/collaborative work environment is an asset

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