Central Processing Technician (Indiana Ambulatory Surgical Associates) - Full Time

Central Processing Duties

• Decontaminates, cleans, and disinfects surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness, function, and defects; removes damaged items from service.
• Assembles instrument trays accurately according to protocol
• Operates sterilization equipment (e.g., steam autoclaves, Sterrad, ultrasonic, washer/disinfector) ensuring all parameters are met and documented
• Maintains preventative maintenance and cleaning schedule of all sterilization equipment
• Monitors and documents sterilization processes, including biological and chemical indicators
• Maintains accurate sterilization logs and records in accordance with regulatory standards
• Ensures proper handling and storage of sterile supplies to maintain sterility
• Storeroom/Inventory Management
• Receives, verifies, and stocks incoming supplies and equipment
• Maintains organized and clean storeroom area following safety and infection control standards
• Affords assistance in monitoring inventory levels and restocks clinical areas as needed
• Affords assistance in rotating stock using FIFO (first in, first out) to minimize waste and expiration
• Affords assistance in identifying and communicating low stock, backorders, or supply issues to leadership
• Affords assistance with periodic inventory counts and supply audits
• Support of Clinical Operations
• Affords assistance with picking cases for the next day based on daily surgical schedule
• Ensures timely delivery of instruments and supplies to the operating room
• Responds promptly to urgent supply or equipment needs during procedures
• Collaborates with nursing and surgical staff to ensure readiness for cases
• Compliance and Safety
• Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Follows OSHA, CDC, AORN, AAMI/ANSI safety guidelines
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities
• Maintains competency and completes required education and training

Experience and Education

• Education: High school diploma required
• Central service technician certification preferred
• Experience: 1 year hospital experience preferred
• Central processing experience preferred
• Licensure/Certification: National certification must be obtained within first year of employment required