Central Service Tech II - IRL
Central Service Tech II - IRL
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Job Description
The University of Iowa Health Care Central Sterilizing department is seeking a Central Service Technician II for the Iowa River Landing location. Under direct supervision performs technical duties involving the cleaning sterilization and assembly of equipment supplies and instruments according to prescribed procedures and techniques. Prepare instruments for mechanical and manual decontamination processes. Pick up soiled items from clinics and nursing units. Sort assemble and label instrument trays single packaged instruments linen and supplies for sterilization.
Duties to include:
Serves as a lead technician by demonstrating expertise in all central sterilization processes. Identifies operational concerns and takes corrective action. Assigns technical duties to personnel and assumes responsibility for accurately completing shift duties. Participates in assessment and monitoring of staff competency provides feedback and support to assist with performance evaluations.
Under direction of the CST IIIs performs all aspects of training within their area of responsibility and documents employee training progress in training guides
Decontaminates disassembles inspects cleans sorts and reassembles complex surgical instrument and implant trays operates automatic scope washers sonic washers and mechanical washer/ decontaminators. Performs microbicidal processes standard/transmission based precautions and engineering and work practice controls. Handles large volumes of complex high dollar flexible scopes delicate eye instruments power equipment and different instrument patterns.
References materials via computer systems follows guides and instructions to assemble high complexity and volume of instrument trays. Inspects and evaluates instruments for proper function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place.
Performs all aspects of sterilization packaging inspection equipment operation safety procedures proper documentation and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturers instructions verifies correct parameters used for all instruments.
Assembles instrument trays in accordance with patient/ surgeon procedure specific cards with appropriate time frame and documents missing items. Performs duties in a high stress environment responds to emergencies and urgent add-on cases. Receives and responds to a high volume of phone calls to provide additional items as needed.
Performs inventory management for high volume supplies and implants. Monitors and replenishes stock levels through use of multiple computer software programs and checks stock expiration dates. Restocks items and adds new items to inventory.
Performs biological monitoring of sterilizers to ensure sterilizer efficiency. Conducts challenge tests on sterilization and decontamination equipment. Performs preventative maintenance functions on all equipment as needed.
Participates in and contributes to department/ division/ unit committees meetings and /or projects and in-services.
Performs other projects or tasks as assigned.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: 40 hours/week will be scheduled from 10:00am-6:30pm Monday Friday. May be asked to come in earlier to assist with staffing needs.
Location: Iowa River Landing
Rotations: No
Merit Pay Plan: Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information click here.
About:
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
University of Iowa Health CareIowa River Landing offers the world-class academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health CareIowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly compassionate efficient way.
For more information about Why Iowaclickhere.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Verified experience with or documented completion of a medical terminology course and
High school graduation or equivalent with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; and
Must possess and maintain certification from the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Health Care Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); and
Two years of related experience working in a medical field that includes a sterile processing component or
One year of working in sterile processing and one year of experience in a functional supervision role or;
One year of related experience in a medical field that includes a sterile processing component and one year of college level course work.
Dual Postings:
The department intends to hire for one position from either Central Service Tech I #or Central Service Tech II #based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
Application Process: In order to be considered applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If applicable internal references will be conducted with approval from the candidate. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For questions contact Alene Johnson at
Employment Type
Full Time
