Certified Sterile Processing Technician, Full Time, Days

Position: Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Shift: Full time Days

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Ensures proper operation and documentation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis biological and chemical tests

• Inspects all machines for visible signs of malfunction/potential problems and reports findings to Manager

• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly package peel pack wrap container items for sterilization

• Accurately checks posts counts and identifies numerous pieces of surgical instruments/equipment

• Assists with any clerical work related to unit as requested

• Assists with orientation of new personnel

• Applies aseptic technique in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas racks shelves storage cabinets and all storage areas

• Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks departments dispensing racks

• Accurately performs tray assemblage proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies/instruments for sterilization

• Properly loads operates and cleans all sterilizers and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required

• Responsible for stocking all supply carts in the Operating Room (Instruments/Soft goods)

• Participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities

• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required

• Demonstrates a friendly responsive service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers

• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives and is open to feedback

• Maintains and fosters an organized clean safe work environment

• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements

• Assists the Manager and the material department in establishing and maintaining par levels in the OR and CPD

• Ordering via electronic and or manual requisitioning

• Ability to prioritize orders and needs appropriately

• Arrives and disperses supplies

• Assists with departmental inventories at the direction/request of the Manager

• Assembles OR schedule and case pick lists for following day

• Performs QA audits of case carts for accuracy and potential process improvement ideas

• Updates physical supply locations as needed and timely

• Restocks supply shelves in the CPD and the OR daily

• Transports case carts to and from the OR for delivery and cleaning purposes

EDUCATION REQURIED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Sterile Processing Technician Training completion

CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) orCBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of experience required