Central Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description: Provo area surgery center is seeking a Central Processing Technician to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, caring service pertinent to individual needs of surgical patients. This individual prepares medical instruments and related items for use and ensures their availability. Scrubs and washes surgical instruments, containers, and equipment, such as aspirators and suction units. Sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linens, and supplies, such as surgical packs and treatment trays, using autoclave, sterilizer, or antiseptic solutions. Prepares packs of supplies, instruments, and dressing and treatment trays, according to designated lists or codes, and wraps, labels, and seals packs. Stores prepared articles and supplies in designated areas. Fills requisitions, writes charges, and inventories supplies.Candidate must:Be CRCST or equivalent preferred or willing to receive within six months from hire. Be high school graduate or equivalent. Have at least one of year experience as a Central Processing Technician. Be knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and techniques. Have a basic understanding of various functions of the department. Have the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and/or walk at least eight to ten hours per day. Must be able to lift and/or carry over 25 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to push/pull/exert force over 50 pounds on a regular basis.