Central Sterile Processing Technician

Summary of Job Purpose :

Provides decontamination, packaging, sterilization and distribution of equipment and instrumentation to all patient care departments of the hospital. Population served based on scope of services in the department.

Essential Job Qualifications :

Education : HS Diploma or equivalent

License : CRCST required

Experience : One year experience as Central Sterile Supply Aide desirable; experience in a health care setting.

Training : Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control. Thorough knowledge of the names and functions of surgical instruments.

Reports to Director of Surgical Services, Central Sterile coordinator

Environmental Demands & Exposure To Hazards :

Potential risk of blood borne pathogens : Exposure to heat, lint and humidity.

Essential Physical Demands Of The Job : Moderate to heavy lifting; pushing / pulling heavy carts; frequent, prolonged standing / walking.

Essential Mental Demands Of The Job : Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Manual Dexterity Required : Full range of motion, fine motor skills

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Breaking down of instrumentation, cleaning and processing patient care items for use throughout the hospital.
• Conducting vacuum tests, biologicals and keeping records for all sterilizers.
• Making rounds to O.B., Med / Surg, ICU and E.R. to collect items used for patient care, process them and return them to their respective units.
• Taking inventory, ordering and storing supplies in work area to maintain par levels.
• Picking up clean linen and scrub suits from laundry department, sorting, folding, delinting, stamping and delivering to O.R. and O.B..
• Demonstrating knowledge of safe operation of sterilizers, according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintaining a clean, well organized environment in the CSD.
• Communication – Demonstrates a cooperative spirit with co-workers in the communication of essential information.
• Other duties - Assumes other related duties as assigned or identified.
• Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.
• Follows all time and attendance policies.
• Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.