Central Supply Technician

About the role

Department
Central Sterile Supply

Reports to
Chief Nursing Operations Officer

Type
Full Time/Non-Exempt

Requisition #
12737

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all decontamination functions for surgical instrumentation and equipment using infection control techniques.
• Prepares items for decontamination by sorting and selecting the correct process (either manual and/or mechanical) to ensure integrity and prevent damage to instruments and patient care equipment.
• Prepares instruments for exposure of all surfaces to the decontamination process, which includes flushing and opening all lumens, disassembling and opening locks, and proper loading of mechanical washers.
• Operates all decontamination washers, washer sterilizers, sonic washers and dryers, and all other manual methods for
• Assembles sets with the use of count sheets; replaces missing instrumentation and/or identifies missing instrumentation.
• Wraps, packs and labels all instrument trays and single instrument packs, basins and other items.

Values/Core Competencies

• Integrity
• Respect
• Empowerment
• Team Work
• Accountability
• Quality Improvement
• Community collaboration and Benefit
• Prudent use of resources

Qualifications

• Two years’ previous experience working as a Central Sterile/ Central Supply Technician
• CPR certification, renewed annually
• Must demonstrate competence and critical thinking skills while promoting safe working environment
• Promotes the vision and mission of Chinese Hospital in all endeavors

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen. He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage, clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Use proper body mechanics when handling equipment
• Standing, walking and moving 50% of the day

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $38.16-$45.06 hourly. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.