Central Sterilization Technician

Central Sterilization Technician

Job Category: Surgical Services

Full-Time

Altoona, WI 54720, USA

Job Details

Job Summary:

The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment. The CS Technician ensures that all sterile processing standards and protocols are followed to support safe patient care.

Hours:

• 1.0 FTE - 40 Hours per week
• 8-hour shifts
• Various Shifts

Essential Job Functions:

• Decontaminate and clean used instruments and equipment using manual and automated methods in accordance with infection control standards
• Follow all safety and infection prevention policies, including the use of personal protective equipment
• Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical trays and instrument sets according to procedural specifications and physician preferences
• Package and wrap equipment and supplies in accordance with prescribed sterile procedures
• Sterilize instruments and materials using autoclaves and other approved methods
• Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Label, date, and document sterilization cycles; maintain accurate records for quality control and regulatory compliance
• Operate, maintain and clean sterilization equipment regularly; report equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Communicate with nursing units, operating rooms, and other departments to coordinate the supply and delivery of sterile items
• Monitor inventory of sterile and non-sterile supplies; assist in restocking and rotating supplies to ensure availability and prevent expiration
• Collect and/or receive supplies used in daily operation of the organization and dispose of according to standard protocols
• Maintain storage rooms in a neat and orderly manner according to regulatory guidelines
• Distribute supply of instruments ensuring to maintain sterility
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Participate in the department's on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Medical terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written form
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency
• Carry out customer service standards
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S
• Certification with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is preferred, or must be obtained within one year of hire
• Previous experience working in a hospital environment is preferred
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization's secure message system

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Free meals
• Free scrubs with laundry service
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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