Central Service Tech I or II 100% - Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Medical Center Downtowns Central Sterilizing Services department is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician I or Central Services Technician II. This position will be located within the Downtown Campus. This position will perform the following: under general supervision performs and has operational responsibility for difficult technical duties involving all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination preparation packaging sterilization sterile storage distribution of sterile medical devices and inventorying stocking and distribution of medical functional supervision to student and Central Services Technician I staff.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Central Service Tech I:

1. Clean inspect assemble package sterilize store and dispense of complex surgical instrumentation devices and implant trays Performs transportation of contaminated and sterilized/ high level disinfected devices following infection prevention practices and organizational guidance. Operation of reprocessing equipment including automatic endoscope washers sonic washers mechanical washer/decontaminators inspection equipment and sterilizers. Performs microbicidal processes standard/transmission based precautions engineering and work practice controls.

2. Performs infection prevention processes to remove all contaminants (blood tissue fluids bioburden etc.) from surgical instruments utensils and other surgical items. Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation flexible endoscopes delicate eye instruments power equipment and different instrument patterns.

3. Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices which includes proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) safe chemical handling practices and body mechanics (i.e. ergonomics human factors).

4. Accesses reference materials via computer systems follows guides and instructions to assemble high volumes of complex instrument and implant trays. Inspects and evaluates instruments for function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place. Labels seals and documents all items processed. Accesses computer systems for purpose of locating track and tracing medical devices and instrumentation trays.

5. Performs all aspects of sterilization packaging inspection equipment operation safety procedures proper documentation and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturers instructions for use (IFU) verifies correct parameters used for all instruments.

Central Service Tech II:

1. Serves as 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.

2. Under direction of the CST IIIs performs all aspects of training within their area of responsibility and documents employee training progress in training guides.

3. Decontaminates disassembles inspects cleans sorts and reassembles complex surgical instrument and implant trays operates automatic scope washers sonic washers mechanical washer/decontaminators inspection equipment and sterilizers... Performs transportation of contaminated and sterilized/ high level disinfected devices following infection prevention practices and organizational guidance. Performs microbicidal processes standard/transmission-based precautions and engineering and work practice controls.

Performs infection prevention processes to remove all contaminants (blood tissue fluids bioburden etc.) from surgical instruments utensils and other surgical items. Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation flexible scopes delicate eye instruments power equipment and different instrument patterns.

Schedule: Multiple Shifts: 11:00-19:00 M-F / 9am-5:30p / 2p-10p