Central Sterile Technician I, CSSR, Per Diem, Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
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Job Location:
Gardner, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Hours: Per Diem Days Evenings Weekends On Call
Job Summary:
Performs and participates in decontamination cleaning assembling packaging scanning sterilization storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Delivers and picks up equipment as needed. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Follows standards as set forth by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.
- Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift and records results in the appropriate log.
- Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to Central Sterile Supervisor.
- Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
- Processes all items appropriately using either ethylene oxide or steam sterilization.
- Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to the Central Service as requested.
- Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas racks shelves storage cabinets and all storage area.
- Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks Central Services dispensing racks.
- Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments tray preparation and special procedure items.
- Performs tray assemblage proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
- Properly loads operates and cleans all sterilizers gas and steam and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department.
- Restocks patient care unit supply carts and reconciles charges if necessary. If needed makes out lost charge sheet and gives to the Nurse Manager.
- Responsible for stocking all supply carts on the nursing units.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
- Cleans all forms of scopes by hand and utilizes the medivator process to clean scopes in high level disinfection manner.
- Help order supplies to maintain appropriate supply levels facilities patient flow and turnover.
- Attend any other duties that are assigned. Helping other departments when asked.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Will work to obtain registered central service technician certification within 12 months of employment.
- Has strong work ethic.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
About Heywood Healthcare Heywood Healthcare is an independent, community-owned healthcare system serving north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, comprised of Heywood Hospital, a 134-bed acute care community-owned non-profit hospital in Gardner, MA; Athol Hospital, a 25 ... View more
