Central Sterile Instrumentation Technician

Central Sterile Instrumentation Technician

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Summary: Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains current knowledge of all reprocessing operations to include cleaning, inspecting, preparation, packaging, sterilization, transport, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Handles loaner instrumentation, new instrumentation, and disposable instrumentation.
• Transport of contaminated items.
• Demonstrates proficient cleaning and decontamination processes for instrumentation and flexible endoscopes.
• Demonstrates packaging, preparation, and sterilization of instrumentation with great precision.
• Demonstrates ability to operate the canister washer.
• Documents Reprocessing and Sterilization processes.
• Maintains Readiness of Emergency Code Carts.
• Reviews Doctors Preference Cards daily to prioritize workflow and assure case needs will be met.
• Promotes infection prevention.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.

Licensure/Certification:

• Sterile Processing Certification is required after one year of employment and maintained throughout employment.

Experience:

• One of the following:

• One year of Sterile Processing Experience in a Hospital Setting
• Sterile Processing Certification (CBSPD or HSPA – formerly IAHCSMM)
• Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Course to include 120 hours of clinical experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.

• Ability to manage independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial and legal information.

• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, and others in a professional manner.

• Ability to grasp and support new concepts and changes promptly.

Valid NC Driver's License: No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.