Central Sterile Tech

Central Sterile Tech

Central Sterile Tech
Department: Central Sterile
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Nights
Hours: Rotating Days/ 9p-730a
Job Details:
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Position Summary:
.The Certified Sterile Processing Technician provides the foundation of the peri-operative services as well as most
clinical departments throughout the hospital and within the community. This foundation is provided by effective
decontamination, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and quality control of items needed for safe, effective and
personalized patient care.
RequiredQualifications:
.High school diploma or GED
.Fluent in English
.PC literate
.Completion of competency and cross training within 60 days.
.Registration required within 14 months of hire.
.Certification required within 20 months of hire.
.Ability to meet physical demands as stated in - "Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions" at the end of
this purpose description.
PreferredQualifications:
.Prior knowledge of basic principles of sterilization and disinfection, or work experience as a Central Sterile
Processing Tech, or Nursing Assistant desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
.Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work.
.Cleans and decontaminates instruments and supplies for sterilization and storage and/or direct return to using unit.
.Performs routine collection of soiled instruments from all using units at pre-scheduled intervals.
.Distributes clean supplies and instruments to all using units at pre-scheduled intervals or when requested.
.Operates and cleans all processing equipment: Washer/Decontaminator; Steam Sterilizer; Sterrad Sterilizer; Cart
Washer; Package sealer; and carts for washer and sterilizers.
.Performs the following Quality Control Procedures: Biological monitoring, Chemical Monitoring; and the mechanical
indicators on sterilizing units in CSPD, OR, and the OB C-section Room.
.Maintains established Departmental Policies and Procedures, Objectives, Quality Assurance Programs, Safety,
Environmental and Infection Control Standards
.Maintains departmental records.
.Inspects stores or assembles all textiles used for the sterilization process.
.Fills surgical case carts and processes according to procedure. Maintains record keeping process of all supplies
issued by CSPD from the ORM inventory.
.Informs supervisor of inventory levels concerning raw materials, sterile reusable, and disposable single use items.
.Monitors and restocks supplies for CSPD and non inventory items.
.Receives orders for CSPD and ORM inventories.
.Assigned to the Operating Room and /or DSU on a daily basis. Follows job guidelines for ORM.
.Attends classes, meetings, workshops, in-services, and staff development. Enhances professional growth and
development through participation in educational programs, current literature, films, etc.
.Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
Summary: All Peri-Operative Services jobs may place heavy physical demands on the employee. The amount of time
that the employee is exposed to these demands will fluctuate, as there are uncontrollable variables inherent in healthcare
i.e.; patient's height and weight, patient's level of cooperation and strength, specific clinical needs, etc.
Physical Activities:
.All Peri-Operative Services jobs may require lifting/pushing/pulling varying weights, (may exceed 200 pounds).
.Activities may include intermittent or prolonged: standing, walking, sitting, talking, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and reaching with arms.
.Repetitive motions may also be required, such as: wrist/hand movements, grasping, and finger dexterity (as in typing,
writing, faxing, filing papers, etc.)
Work Environment:
.The job requires the risk of exposure to the following environmental conditions: hazardous chemicals, anesthetic
agents, body fluids and waste, blood borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases, risk of
electrical/mechanical shock, risk of burns and cuts,
.Exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements, (i.e. accidents, injuries and severe illnesses).
.The noise level may vary from very quiet to very loud.
Sensory Requirements:
.The employee will need to be able to hear:
1. Alarms on equipment / fire alarms / overhead announcements
2. Instructions / feedback from other healthcare providers
.The employee will need to be able to :
1. See and focus on close-up and distant objects
2. Distinguish colors
.Have intact: peripheral vision and depth perception
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