Central Services Technician

Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies adhering to principles of sterile techniques utilizing technical knowledge. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments. Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive/advocacy services in caring for the patient.

Responsibilities

Prepares instruments, equipment and supplies adhering to principles of sterile techniques utilizing technical knowledge; Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments; Assists the clinical staff by performing assistive/advocacy services in caring for the patient; Follows policies, protocols, techniques and manufacturer’s guidelines when reprocessing and assembling and maintaining specialized instruments and equipment utilized in the operating room and patient care area; Documents required information and maintains records for instruments and equipment; Undertakes continuous education and trains in all areas of sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations; Identifies, picks, distributes supplies and stock items, including equipment requests and delivers to appropriate areas; Monitors stock levels and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing; Provides biological and chemical test solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience or completion of REOC Sterile Processing Training Program required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; Acceptable communication skills required; Understand verbal and written instructions required; If hired on or after January 1, 2014, candidate must pass a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; and hold and maintain one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician within 1-1/2 years required; CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech within 1-1/2 years required; or a substantially equivalent credential within 1-1/2 years required

Nice to have

Previous operating room or medical/surgical experience in a health care facility preferred