CENTRAL PROCESSING TECH

Duties:


SUMMARY Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES This institution exists to serve others, and does so through the expression of our core values: Respect: To recognize the dignity of every person Integrity: To be honest, fair, trustworthy, and professional Stewardship: To manage resources responsibly Excellence: To work at the highest level of performance with a commitment to continuous improvement


SUMMARY Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES This institution exists to serve others, and does so through the expression of our core values: Respect: To recognize the dignity of every person Integrity: To be honest, fair, trustworthy, and professional Stewardship: To manage resources responsibly Excellence: To work at the highest level of performance with a commitment to continuous improvement


Skills:


Central Sterile Processing Technician minimum job requirements include: sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).

Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills are needed.

ttention to detail and ability to write legibly. Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 100 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases. In addition:

Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.

Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.

Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.

Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment. 5. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.

Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.

Maintains a clean work area

ssists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.

Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills


Central Sterile Processing Technician minimum job requirements include: sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).

Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills are needed.

ttention to detail and ability to write legibly. Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 100 pounds. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases. In addition:

1. Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
2. Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
3. Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
4. Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment. 5. Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
5. Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
6. Maintains a clean work area
7. ssists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
8. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills
9. - Basic knowledge of sterile processing principles and practices, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and high-level disinfection of instrumentation and equipment.
   - Prior experience in sterile processing
   - Understanding of sterilization techniques, safety protocols, and infection control standards.
   - Ability to operate sterilization equipment

Schedule Notes:
1 - Days: 8:00am - 430pm. Alternating weekends