Central Sterile Technician - Uncertified or Certified

Responsibilities

• Distribute flexible scopes, biopsy instruments, traveling video carts, and other supplies and equipment used in endoscopic patient care.
• Assist with the set-up, changeover, and stocking of procedure rooms.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling.
• Assemble and package instruments for sterilization according to procedure.
• Monitor sterilization and processing equipment for proper functioning and maintain required documentation records.
• Operate computer systems properly and safely.
• Assemble case carts, house-wide procedure carts, and instrument drawers accurately and timely to ensure availability for surgery.
• Respond to routine and non-routine requests for materials, supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Record and maintain department quality-management indicators.
• Promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Central Service operations course or equivalent experience in Central Sterile preferred (uncertified).
• Two years (full time equivalent) central sterile experience strongly preferred (certified).

Skills

• Understanding of the principles and methods of sterilization.
• Understanding of the importance of infection control and good aseptic techniques.
• Understanding of the importance of documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of instruments and scopes.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure

• Central Service Certification (by IAHCSMM or CBSPD) required (certified).

Pay

USD $22.32 - USD $31.90 /Hr.

Benefits

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