Central Services Specialist

About the role

The Central Services Specialist is preferably a certified technician upon hire. In the event that they are not certified, it is required to obtain certification within 12 months from hire date. The Specialist is responsible for processing complex instrumentation including flexible and rigid endoscopes, power instrumentation, laparoscopic/robotic instrumentation, ophthalmology instrumentation and other specialized instrument sets. The specialist also assists in providing in-service education to staff on new instruments, processing scopes and high-risk/low-frequency skills.

Responsibilities

• Ordering specialty instrumentation
• Assisting with preventative maintenance on power equipment
• Aiding in decontamination at the handwash station during peak volumes
• Assisting with ad hoc projects
• Orienting new hires to the specialist role
• Sending instrumentation out for repairs
• Maintaining par levels of backup instrumentation
• Collaborating with the Supervisor, Lead Technician and Clinical Coordinators of specialty areas to ensure safe and efficient care

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in the care of a variety of endoscopes and medical instrumentation
• 2-4 years of experience in a Central Services/Sterile Processing unit is required
• Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
• Knowledge and experience in the care of endoscopic, power, and robotic instruments and equipment
• Ability to work independently and effectively alone, as well as a member of a collaborative team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to clean, decontaminate, inspect, store, and prepare flexible gastrointestinal (GI) and pulmonary endoscopes
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot, test, and maintain (basic maintenance) of equipment used for high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization
• Develop standard work processes for the performance of work tasks
• Monitor instruments and equipment that is down for repair to ensure timely return to service
• Communicate with clinical for each service
• Orient new staff members

Pay

N/A

Schedule

First Shift