Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Tech

Central Supply Technician

The Central Supply Technician is responsible for the cleaning, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment, and reusable medical/surgical items. This position also functions as a Case Cart Attendant for the Operating Room. Receives, sorts, processes, assembles, or sterilizes both patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to established departmental policies. Understands all detergents and disinfectants used to process items. Implements both Universal Precautions and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Operates and loads sterilizers and assures biological tests and Bowie Dick tests are correctly performed, incubated, read, and recorded. Assures sterilization records are completed correctly by recording all items processed, making sure the correct label/load gun is used, reading, and interpreting chemical integrators per load, and observing and initialing all computerized printouts for accuracy. Adheres to the correct use of computerized instrument count sheets. Prepares case carts for delivery to the room by using doctors' preference information to assemble required instruments, drugs, and special equipment. Notifies the nursing team in the room of missing items and confers about shortages of supplies and equipment, completing a daily checklist. Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 60 lbs., and stands for the length of the shift. Adheres to the standards identified in Organizational Competencies.

Experience: Minimum 3 years License: National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT Certifications: - Must-Have: - High school diploma or equivalent - Central Processing Course or 1 year experience in instrument processing