Technician, Central Processing

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OPERATION OF STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT
Loads and operates all sterilization equipment according to manufacturers guidelines medical center policies and safe practices. Maintains Jogs of sterilization activities and performance monitoring.
Performs sterilizer performance monitoring according to medical center policy and following manufacturers instructions.
Notifies supervisor or manager immediately if supplies for sterilization are low in inventory levels.


DECONTAMINATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Receives decontaminates cleans and prepares instruments and equipment according to manufacturers recommendations medical center policies and safe practices.
Operates and uses all decontamination equipment products and supplies according to manufacturers recommendations medical center policies and safe practice.
Cleans and disinfects all work surfaces equipment and transport devices.
Makes rounds on all patient care units to retrieve equipment and instruments for decontamination.


INSTRUMENTATION ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR STERILIZATION
Inspectstests assembleswraps/packages and labels surgical instruments for sterilization following medical center
Prioritizes effectively when determining order of set/tray reassembly
Accurately assemble all surgical instrument sets and trays without supervision
Communicates closely with case cart preparation staff to ensure needed instruments are sterile and ready for scheduled procedures.
Maintains work station in an orderly manner and ensures area is restocked prior to leaving station.


ISSUES SUPPLIES INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED
Issues requested supplies and equipment to patient care units upon request.
Issues sterilized instruments to patient care areas (cath labs surgery etc.) after completion of sterilization.
Maintains/restocks floor specialty carts and crash carts following written protocols.
Obtains charge requisitions for all patientchargeable items issued by CPD; delivers to designated locations within unit.
Places orders delivery and pick up for rental specialty equipment as requested by nursing units following medical center policy.
Rotates stock and checks for outdated supplies.
Handles verbal requests from patient care units in an efficient courteous manner while demonstrating a clear knowledge of the equipment and supplies provided in the medical center.
Notifies supervisor or manager immediately if inventory levels of equipment or supplies are low in inventory levels.



EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience

Other: Equivalent combination of education and pertinent/directly related experience in Central Processing in an acutecare hospital environment

Other: Graduate of an approved Central Processing program or equivalent education/experience


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

Previous Central Processing experience required

Graduate of approved program with completion of required externship in an acute care hospital performing instrument processing/handling functions

Experience in an acute care hospital


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Sterilization methods including steam and gas plasma.

Handling of sterile items.

Medical terminology basic microbiology anatomy physiology and elementary physics principles as they relate to daily Central Processing functions.

General use identification care and assembly of surgical instrumentation Basic principles and methods of decontamination.

Ability to competently perform and evaluate standard performance monitoring tests used for validation of sterilizers and sterilization cycles.

Competently operate all sterilization modalities in use at the medical center (Steris V Pro and Steam).

Competently operate equipment used in cleaning and highlevel disinfection activities (washerdecontaminator ultrasonic cleaners) Advanced instrument identification skills

Able to understand speak read and write in English.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to smell required.

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Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work including patient care which requires them to manage store prepare receive unpack transport dispose of or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.