Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED Required
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Licenses
Health Technologist and Technician All Other
Must be one of the following:
1)Certified/Registered Central Service Technician by International Association or Healthcare Central Service Material Management;
2)Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician by Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc;
3)Employed as a central service technician in a healthcare institution before January 1 2017; or
4)Obtains a Certified/Registered Central Service Technician by International Association or Healthcare Central Service Material Management or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician by Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc no later than two 2 years after the persons date of hire
Collects decontaminates stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital.
Reports to: Director Surgical Services and Certified Sterile Processing Supervisor
Provides inspection decontamination assembly and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines AAMI AORN TJC and OSHA requirements.
Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need.
Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.
Required Experience:
IC