Central Sterile Tech Night Shift

About the role

Provides the facility with services in the areas of supply processing and distribution. Sterile processing has five major areas: Decontamination, processing (inspection, assembly and packaging), Sterilizing, Sterile Storage, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care by providing prompt, accurate service
• Provide supplies of sterile linen packs, basins, instrument trays, and other sterile items
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning, disinfection, and the sterilization processes
• Strive for consistency in the trays that the department provides
• Monitor and enforce controls necessary to prevent cross-contamination according to infection control policies
• Establish and maintain sterile processing standards
• Implement changes as needed to stay current with new regulations and recommended practices
• Review current practices for possible improvements in quality of services provided
• Provide services to other departments in all areas of sterile processing
• For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) – or obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8‑12 hour shift.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing loaded carts weighting in excess of 200 pounds.
• Physical working environment may include high pressure steam, chemical, electrical, mechanical, bio‑waste, stress, back strain, body fluids, etc.; environmental conditions may include variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi‑stimuli, etc.; will be working in PPE for extended periods of time.

Skills

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in emergency or stressful situations.
• Able to perform as a part of a team as well as independently.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Exempt/Non‑Exempt Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt).