Central Sterile Processing Tech

Central Service TechnicianThe Central Service Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by Central Service. The employee must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of accepting pressure assignments, clerical assignments, and other duties relative to the department. They must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Essential Job Functions:Ensures proper operating of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basisResponsible for ensuring biological and chemical tests at beginning of every day shift if assigned and record results in appropriate logInspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunctionProcesses contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central ServiceUses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilizationProcesses all items appropriately following manufacturer's instructionsAssists with training and in-services for new and long term employeesApplies aseptic technique in daily work assignmentsStores supplies and equipment in appropriate locationCares for instruments, syringes, needles, and special procedure items and is knowledgeable in their usageAssures tray assemblage, proper packaging, and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilizationProperly loads, operates, and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipmentReceives and delivers surgical supplies and fills requisition requestsCapable of ordering weekly department supplies from Materials Management and outside vendors when neededMaintains all necessary records and documentationSeeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email, and other appropriate information in a timely mannerReliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demandsPerforms duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and proceduresComplies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and proceduresOther duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department.Requirements:Certified CRCST and CERBasic Computer SkillsAbility to communicate effectively with department personnel, hospital personnel, medical staff, and sales and repair representativesPhysical Effort and Environment:Clinical: Frequently lifts up to 35 pounds independently. Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices. Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Color vision is necessary. Normal hearing acuity.Exposure Risk: Exposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.Quality Improvement:Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.Compliance:Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer.Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.