Central Sterile technician

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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of instrumentation.
• Adhere to standard precautions
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment used in the sterile processing area safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of mechanical, chemical and biological indicators for sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts
• Oversee the quality standard for handling and storing of materials and supplies used for sterile processing services and functions.
• Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
• Assists with improving the quality of central sterile processing services.
• May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Min Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent GED) and graduate of a CSPD training program required unless grandfathered due to sufficient current CSPD work experience.
• Min Experience: Graduates of CSPD program; current CSPD experience preferred.
• Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred or certification required within 6 months hire date.
• Skills: Computer skills, (Meditech, Instrument Management System preferred)

A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description. The nature of the tasks/responsibilities required of employees in this position will likely expose them to blood and body fluids. Employees will be oriented to and required to understand and follow the standard precautions for infection control.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $33.65

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Beth Israel Lahey Health Commitment To Care And Protection

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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