Central Sterile Technician II

Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

Under the regular supervision of the Central Sterile Supervisor, orders, receives, checks and stores medical supplies. Decontaminates and cleans reusable items and medical equipment according to Department procedures. Examines sterilized supplies for damage and expiration. Packages supplies for sterilization. May lead the work of less experienced technicians in the absence of the supervisor.

P r incipal Duties :

• Retrieves, cleans, and decontaminates instruments, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Dons appropriate protective attire :
• Goggles / face mask / shield
• Surgical hat (bouffant / cap)
• Long sleeve gown
• Utility gloves
• Impervious shoe covers / booties
• Disassembles, cleans, and inspects medical equipment (suction regulators, IV pumps, SCD machines, etc.) using hospital approved disinfectants, detergents, soaps & cleaners.
• Disassembles, cleans, and inspects instrument sets and trays :
• Pre-treats with hospital approved detergent / germicide.
• Flush all cannulated instruments.
• Load into washer / decontaminator according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Empties and inspects case carts prior to loading in Hamo Cart Washer according to manufacturer's guidelines.
• Removes, tags, and logs damaged instruments.
• Sends any non-functioning equipment and / or damaged electrical plugs to Biomedical engineering.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Hamo Cart Washer
• Amsco 444 washer / decontaminator
• Processes, assembles and sterilizes instruments, medical equipment, supplies, and linen.
• Visually inspects equipment and instruments before preparing sets and trays; replaces missing or damaged instruments.
• Visually inspects medical equipment and supplies to be sure all pieces are there and that they function properly.
• Assembles and packages instruments, medical equipment, supplies and linen packs for sterilization per AAMI guidelines.
• Sterilizes by either Ethylene Oxide gas or steam sterilization according to AAM1 guidelines. Handles items in such a manner that preserves the integrity of the package in accordance with safety and infection control standards.
• Orders, receives, distributes and stores instruments, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Checks for load control labels and equipment inspection labels to ensure current date and proper procedures.
• Stores instruments, medical equipment, and supplies in a manner that preserves the integrity of the package in accordance with safety, AAMI, and infection control standards.
• Prepares case carts accurately and completely within specified time based on ORSOS preference card and knowledge of procedure intended.
• Prepares codes carts accurately and completely. Distributes to patient care units upon request.
• Distributes instruments, medical equipment, and supplies per departmental requisition or inventory maintenance.
• Assigns priority to emergency requests.
• Distributes appropriate instrumentation, medical equipment, and supplies to meet patient age specific needs.
• Performs and documents quality control measures.
• Performs Bowie Dick and / or Biological tests on steam autoclaves / flash autoclaves and ETO sterilizer.
• Reports test results to supervisor and initiates corrective steps as required.
• Check screen and parameters.
• Reruns Bowie Dick test.
• If second Bowie Dick test -fails, machine is shut down and Biomedical Engineering notified.
• Maintains control logs in accordance with infection control / AAMI standards.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe working environment :
• Adheres to sanitation policies and procedures :
• Confine and contain c. Waste disposal
• Standard precautions
• Performs clerical duties :
• Answers telephone in a courteous and cooperative manner; prioritizes calls effectively.

Demonstrates an understanding of the callers' needs and provides assistance in problem solving; redirects as needed.

Customer Service :

Commitment to Co-Workers :

Communication Etiquette :

S e lf Management :

Qualifications

P OSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required : Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Education / Knowledge

Attained Level : Entry level High School or GED.

Applicable Experience

Experience (years) : Required : 4 years Preferred : 5+

Experience (describe required & preferred) : Two years of experience as a Certified Central Sterile Tech in a hospital setting.

Technical / Clinical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite Skill Level

Other : Thorough knowledge of septic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control and work flow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing.

Communication Skills & Abilities

Select highest applicable level : Exchange Information on Factual Matters : Exchange Information on Factual Matters :

Problem Solving / Analytical Skills & Abilities

Technical

Additional Information

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Compensation :

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