Central Service Tech II or III 1st shift 100- Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Medical Center Downtowns Central Sterilizing Services department is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician II or III. This position will be located within the Downtown Campus.

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here youre part of something greater something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise technology collaboration and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. Youll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

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.

Schedule: 7am-3:30pm Monday- Friday with rotating weekends on call and holidays.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Central Service Tech III:

serve as lead technician and provides expertise regarding technical procedures related to the preparation of sterile instruments supplies and equipment for use in medical and surgical procedures. Identifies operational concerns and takes corrective action. Assigns technical duties to personnel and assumes responsibility for accurately completing shift duties. Assesses and monitors staff competency provides feedback and support to assist with performance evaluations.

productivity in assigned areas according to established standards and procedures. Insures that Quality Assurance tasks are performed.

or may direct performance of all aspects of training within their area of responsibility and documents employee training progress in training guides.

disassembles inspects cleans sorts and reassembles highly 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.

manufacturer specifications for care and handling of instrumentation and determines proper sterilization techniques. Inspects and evaluates instruments for proper function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place.

or may direct performance of 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.

or may direct assembly of instrument trays in accordance with patient/surgeon procedure specific cards within 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.

or may direct performance of inventory management for high volume of supplies and implants.. Monitors the inventory level of instruments and supplies used in the department and obtains replacements when needed. Maintains inventory records and prepare reports as needed for assigned areas.

biological monitoring of sterilizers to ensure sterilizer efficacy. Conducts challenge tests on sterilization and decontamination equipment. Performs preventative maintenance functions on all equipment as needed.

measures to improve production/service methods equipment performance scheduling quality control and suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the unit.

as a hospital wide resource on complex and or technical questions related to sterilization decontamination disinfection and maintenance of sterile supplies.

medical staff and others concerning policies pertaining to sterilization and the maintenance of sterile products.

in and contributes to department/division/unit committees meetings and/or projects and in-services.

with management to plan for future needs of assigned shift including personnel needs program development intradepartmental relationships and instrument/equipment needs.

departmental policies and procedures and established quality improvement safety and infection control standards.

other projects or tasks as assigned.

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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

of technical names general uses and physical properties and characteristics of medical supply items and equipment and respond to inquiries about same for medical and nursing staff.

of cleaning decontaminating and sterilizing procedures.

of assembling packaging and wrapping procedures in order to prepare items for sterilization.

of the mechanical operation of various types of sterilization and cleaning equipment and keeps current with the technological changes in equipment.

of the precautions to take while handling trays of sharp or delicate instruments or of contaminated equipment and supplies.

to operate various types of complex technical cleaning and sterilization equipment.

to maintain records and prepare reports.

to perform duties safely and promotes special safety and health precautions as set forth in federal state hospital and industrial policies and standards.

to read and understand instructions and guidelines and to read data indicators such as dials timers charts color-coded strips etc.

to maintain effective working relationships.