Central Processing Tech I - Big Flats Surgical Center - Part Time

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable procedural/surgical instrumentation and equipment. Ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections for safe patient care.

Education, License & Cert

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must become central sterile processing certified within 18 months of hire to maintain employment.

Experience

• Has successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; holds and maintains CRCST or CSPDT.
• Provides evidence of employment as a Central Processing Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within January 2011 to January 2015.
• A Central Processing Technician who does not meet these requirements has 18 months from the date of hire to obtain CRCST or CSPDT.
• If grandfathered in, must have 10 hours of continuing education annually.
• To be grandfathered in, must have worked as a Central Processing Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2015.

Essential Functions

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
• Utilizes instrument/equipment manufacturer’s instructions for use when necessary.
• Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility, prioritization, and critical thinking skills in performance of duties.
• Decontaminates, reprocesses, and maintains flexible endoscopes.
• Applies principles of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, and modes of disease transmission to promote an infection free environment.
• Communicates and works collaboratively with other staff in the department.
• Documents and maintains accurate records to remain compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Protects patient privacy and follows departmental policies/procedures.
• Works in conjunction with OR staff to provide timely sterile products.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignments as appropriate.

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits.

Pay Range

$17.86 - $28.29/hour, DOE