Central Sterilization Technician

Sterilization Technician - Full-Time

Schedule: Full-Time (.8 fte) - 64 hours per pay period
Operational Hours: 8 hour and rotating shifts.

Pay Range: $20.89 - $27.02 (D.O.E - dependent upon experience)

Job Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly benefitted position

We will train for skill if you bring the energy!!

River View Health has an opening for a full time (80 hours every 2 weeks) Central Sterilization Technician. The primary duties are performing decontamination preparation sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout Riverview Health utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

The responsibilities include:

• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely prepares assembles and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health TJC OSHA CDC AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
• Maintains appropriate records and monitors quality control and infection control standards.
• Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
• Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments wraps instruments for sterilization inspect each instrument for use function completeness and cleanliness.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
• Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to CSR Coordinator or Director of Surgical Services for replacement.
• Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques.
• Clean set up sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements including Joint Commission Standards.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate which may include: the use of protective barriers as appropriate (e.g. gloves masks gowns pocket masks and/or safety glasses) handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and hand washing as appropriate.
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment i.e. IV pumps monitors up to 25 lbs.