Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
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Job Description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Performs duties in Decontamination Instrument Preparation and Assembly and Sterilization/Disinfection relating to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment to be used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments supplies and equipment; sorts and inspects for damage and reports needed repairs. Selects the mode of decontamination best suited for items on hand. Assembles prepares and packages instrument trays surgical instruments equipment and specialty items. Determines the appropriate sterilization or disinfection method and follows appropriate steps for reprocessing. Follows strict documentation guidelines for tray management biological/chemical test results equipment functionality and reprocessing steps.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
Receives sorts disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control. Removes soil blood tissue fragments and body fluids by wiping soaking rinsing scrubbing and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods as applicable.
Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets. Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly. Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets and reports any unresolved issues.
Sterilizes instruments equipment linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators. Reprocesses equipment via high level disinfection as appropriate. Loads and operates machinery in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized.
Documents all activities related to instrument/equipment decontamination assembly disinfection and sterilization in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM Censitrac) or established manual systems.
Observe and interpret biological mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing. Record results and maintains required records. Initiates recalls as required.
Issues items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
Observes and reports to supervisor any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Is selfdirected and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.
Models Prisma Health behavior expectations. Assists with coaching mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members. Shares knowledge ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a nonmanagement job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education Completion of jobrelated coursework: Surgical Tech Sterile Processing Tech or Dental Assistant training program.
Experience No experience required.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of the education requirement only will accept High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
Required Certifications Registrations Licenses
Certification as either: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association); OR CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) preferred
Applicants without sterile processing certification are required to obtain CRCST certification via HSPA within ONE 1 year of meeting the eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam. Eligibility is defined by HSPA as 10 weeks 400 hours) experience in a Sterile Processing hospital setting.
Current incumbents of this job role as of November 1 2020 must obtain CRCST or CSPDT certification by December 31 2021.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)Location
Baptist Easley Med CampusFacility
1015 Baptist Easley HospitalDepartment
Central SterileShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
