Central Sterile Technician

Assists in the Central Sterile Reprocessing department with maintaining the care of and availability of supplies/instrumentation for scheduled surgical cases. Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Requirements

• Decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of surgical instruments, linens, medical/surgical materials and equipment
• Provides technical information, support and education to staff, physicians and ancillary staff
• Completes documentation as required
• Identifies and communicates service needs to appropriate personnel
• Assists with the organization/stocking of supplies/instruments required for surgical procedures
• Troubleshoots and responds to electrical/mechanical emergencies in Central Sterile
• Practices principles/techniques of Universal Precautions, infection control and safety, and fire/emergency
• Maintains inventory of sterilized items within surgical services and nursing units
• Attends a minimum of two (2) educational programs in addition to all mandatory programs
• Recommends in-service programs
• Reviews and has working knowledge of manuals and web-based systems on how to operate and care for all equipment and instrumentation
• Protects confidentiality; provides information on a need-to-know basis
• Assists team members as need arises
• Maintains working knowledge of facility computer software programs
• Cross trains and shares responsibilities with other areas including processing scopes and assisting with endoscopy