Sterile Supply Tech 1 - Central Equipment Services

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, set up, and verify operation of medical equipment for issuance
• Oversee collection, processing, and prompt delivery of equipment to patient areas
• Perform minor equipment repairs; refer major repairs to Clinical Engineering
• Assist Supply Assistants in prioritizing work based on incoming requests
• Call in or hold over additional staff as needed
• Monitor staff assignments for completion and complete written/verbal shift reports
• Answer telephones, greet visitors, and check call logs for completeness
• Report equipment unavailability to units and department staff via OnDemand Order updates
• Train and orient new staff as assigned
• Perform data entry and look up information using computer systems

Requirements

• One year of experience cleaning medical equipment preferred, including issuing equipment, picking up soiled equipment, decontamination, function verification, and setup for reissue
• Knowledge of personal protection equipment, proper cleaning techniques, and basic computer skills (information lookup, data entry)

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include one of the following:

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited central service technician exam AND current certification as a registered central service technician, sterile processing and distribution technician, or equivalent credential
• Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year between January 1, 2011, and January 1, 2015
• Examination and certification as described above within eighteen months of hire

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays based on operational need.

Pay

Starting salary: $38,235 annually, plus a $4,000 annual geographical payment.