Job Description

Essential Job functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization policies and procedures. May act as a preceptor.

• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies using autoclaves and sterilizers.

• Ensures that all broken instruments are repaired and all dull instruments are sharpened by the proper vendor in a timely fashion.

• Ensures proper preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment used.

• Operates washer/disinfector, sterilizers, scope washers and other relevant equipment. Maintains manufacturer’s guidelines for equipment.

• Stores prepared articles and supplies in designated areas.

• Maintains QM/TI monitoring of packages sterilized to ensure proper procedures are utilized.

• Effectively communicates and interacts with staff, physicians, patients and public.

• Provides inventory sheets for sets.

General Job functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the center’s budget by reducing waste and ensuring cost containment.

• Assist in the picking of cases for the day as needed.

• Works in soiled, clean and GI reprocessing utility rooms using proper personal protection equipment.

• Demonstrates safe work habits with a concern for patients and staff.

• Promotes a good image of the center to the patients, visitors and others.

• Participates in training as needed and attends staff meetings as required.

• Maintains knowledge of the center’s emergency preparedness procedures.

• Attends to personal phone calls and other personal matters during break.

• Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPPA and other regulating governance as required.

• Other job duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.

• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.

• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers.

• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching.

• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes

• Loud noises

• Extreme temperatures

• Radiation

• Sharps

• Latex

• Combative patients/visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

• Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.

• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• High School Graduate or GED required. Diploma from a vocational or technical program preferred.

• 2-4 years experience required. 5-8 years preferred. Certified Registered Central Sterile Service Technician (CRCST) required.

• Must get CER certification within 1 year of employment.

• Recent knowledge of operations, maintenance and documentation of washers, sterilizers and other relevant equipment.

• Recent documented experience processing surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Able to assist with instruction regarding sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain good health and consistent attendance.

• Ability to handle confidential information required.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

• Experience with standard OR equipment and specific emergency equipment preferred.

• Previous experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.