Central Sterile Certified Tech

Surgical Instrumentation Technician

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Grade 150Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pmSummary: Performs activities related to the decontamination, preparation and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and case cart assembly. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Responsible for taking "charge" of the department in the absence of the department Manager when assigned.
• Able to prioritize all sterilization issues relevant to the O.R. schedule.
• Responsible for all QA documentation that occurs within the "charge" shift.
• Assists in the general orientation and training of all new personnel whenever applicable.
• Contributes to the new employee "documentation of orientation".
• Decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes and distributes to appropriate areas, all surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of surgical instrument cleaning and decontamination.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper preparation and packaging for sterilization, using count sheets, peel pouches, tip protectors, indicator strips, and non-woven wrap.
• Demonstrates ability to assemble instrument sets, using count sheets appropriately, with no more than 3 errors noted within a 3-month period.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of sterilization relevant to each type of instrumentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate disbursement of all sterilized instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Notifies Supervisor, or designee, of broken/missing instruments or equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of case cart system priorities and policies.
• Understands daily priorities of the case cart system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper case cart loading, and presentation methodology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of stock par levels, and how they are maintained.
• Demonstrates proper linen inspection and folding techniques, and appropriate method of wrapping.
• Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control methods when ordering supplies for O.R. stock exchange carts. Familiar with exchange routines of carts.
• Prepares all documentation of sterilization processes according to AAMI recommendations and department QA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all processes and documents all air removal and biological testing done on all in-house sterilizers.
• Assembles all supplies needed for specific assigned areas, and completes the necessary stock requisitions or documentation.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable health and safety rules, regulations and Standards.
• Attends all educational in-services and staff meetings held in the department, and all mandatory educational programs provided by the hospital. Attendance to the hospital Safety Fair is MANDATORY.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required Certified Central Processing Tech [CSP] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required

Experience: Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Able to explain the decontamination, inspection and sterilization process clearly.
• Ability to teach new employees all areas of the department responsibilities.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1133 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.54 - $34.99/Hourly

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