CSP Technician

CSP Technician I

The CSP Technician I is responsible for decontaminating instruments and equipment. Sterilization of instruments for operative and invasive procedures, according to AORN, AST, CDC, and AMMI guidelines.

Who We Are

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Stocks carts with supplies after the cart has been brought to sterile processing for exchange.
• Responds to instrument and equipment requests from surgery and hospital departments.
• Performs testing and runs biologicals on sterilizer, documenting accurately. Follows hospital policy and state regulations whenever a discrepancy occurs.
• Operates all types of sterilizers and decontaminating equipment according to the Manufacturer's instructions.
• Follows standard precautions when dealing with blood, biohazard material, and body fluids and using personal protective equipment.
• Collects soiled instruments and equipment from surgery and various units within the hospital.
• Visually inspects instruments, assuring instruments are clean before they are subjected to the sterilization process.
• Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts.
• Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects, and reassembles instrument trays and patient care equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• 1 year Surgery Preferred
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required if Required by Unit; Within One Year Preferred

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site.