Central Sterile Technician

Job Title

This position will ensure that sterility is achieved for all items utilizing both the steam and hydrogen peroxide process. Ensure that all items, instruments, and equipment are cleaned, decontaminated and packaged properly for the sterilization process in a manner that makes it safe for use, and prevents cross contamination. Maintain properly wrapped sterile linen and packs for areas. Correctly assemble packs/trays for customers. All counts in trays and on the shelves are correct and delivers and retrieves items in a timely manner. Items not available at time of packaging a tray should be identified and reported to the supply coordinator and Operating Room Management. All items will have a location with minimums and maximums and the staff will work closely with the supply coordinator to assure accurate inventory. Maintain high standards of work practice to give high quality of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must obtain CRCST certification within two years of initial employment and maintain certification during employment.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Previous hospital experience

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Strong customer service skills, with special emphasis on patient centered care.
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on patient needs.
• Basic working understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
• Ability to react appropriately in any environment or situation.
• General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self-performance while performing job duties.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Use of patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.

Equal Opportunity Employer Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.