Central Processing Tech

About the role

Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing, and distributing patient care instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Utilizes the insulation tester, leak tester (flex scopes), and other mechanical/digital validation tools to ensure proper sterilization occurs.
• Properly assembles instrumentation according to standards.
• Strives for zero defects by performing inspections as required.
• Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Ensures proper processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies, including any vendor trays by prioritizing the workload to correspond with medical/surgical floor needs, surgical case loads, and physician requirements.
• Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty.
• Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers, and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary.
• Chooses appropriate packaging and sterilization method according to IFU (Instructions for Use).
• Answers, interprets, and fills phone requests and other issues according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assembling highest complexity trays such as implant trays and ambulatory clinic tray turn-around process.
• Ensures all customer area requests are handled in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Stores, rotates, and ensures all instruments and supplies are correctly labeled.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of sterile processing program (internal or external).
• CRT-Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) - CBSPD Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (1 Year required).
• Or CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - IAHCSMM International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (1 Year required).
• Or CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (1 Year required).

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 35 lbs.
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs.
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting: Seldom.
• Standing: Frequently.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally.
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom.
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally.
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom.
• Squat: Seldom.
• Stair Climbing: Seldom.
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom.
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally.
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally.
• Handling: Occasionally.
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally.
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally.
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently.
• Visual Acuity: Seldom required.
• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test: Seldom required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full time.
• Shift: Evening (United States of America).
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40.
• Hours of Work: 40.
• Days Worked: Monday-Friday.
• Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend.

Primary Location: SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak, Department: Sterile Processing North Tower - Royal Oak Hosp.