Central Sterile Instrument Technician -PRN (Franklin, LA)

The primary function of the Central Sterile Instrument Tech assigned duties are to perform the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgical services department and ancillary departments as needed. He / She works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide safe patient care using aseptic techniques in assisting the surgical team before, during and after surgery.

The Central Sterile Instrument Tech at Bayou Bend Health System works in sterile supply where he / she prepares, tracks, and sterilizes equipment and instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares operating room sterile trays and assists, as assist, operating room staff in pulling supplies per physician preference card as warranted by census.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS :

• The Central Sterile Instrument Tech reports to the Surgical Services Director.
• In the absence of a Surgical Services Director, the Central Sterile Instrument Tech reports to the Charge Nurse or designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Participates in maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Displays knowledge of decontamination, packaging and sterilization of instrumentation and supplies.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE :

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.

This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion / demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and / or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.

Drug Testing

Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.

Department : 021 - STERILE SUPPLY

This is a non-management position

This is a prn position