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Job Title:
Central Service Technician I
Cost Center:
351011306 BDHos-Sterilization Process
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
See Job Description for detail (United States of America)
Job Description:
***This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus***
Shift: Monday-Thursday 10 hr days (1st shift)
JOB SUMMARY
The Central Service Technician I is responsible for phases of the supply process, collection and distribution functions, for services to various departments. This individual has a responsibility of contributing to the quality of patient care through strict quality assurance and efficient practices of decontaminating surgical equipment and instruments through proper cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, assembling, packaging and monitoring sterilization of instruments and supplies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Cleans and processes instruments to comply with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) guidelines, policies, and procedures based on department protocol.
2. Utilizes guidelines and policies for the safe handling and transportation of contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments to ensure guidelines policies and procedures are met.
3. Maintains sterilization records to ensure standard guidelines and policies are met.
4. Distributes sterilized items to designated departments to ensure items are available as needed.
5. Differentiates decontamination and sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for procedures to ensure standards are maintained.
6. Develops procedures and improvement skills in the Sterile Processing Dept. and in the organization of work to improve Sterile Processing Dept. methods.
7. Regular attendance is required to carry out the position's essential functions. 8. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred/Optional: Currently enrolled in/attending/completed an accredited IAHCSMM or CBSPD sterile processing technician program.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Central sterile experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following within two years of hire:
Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA and one of the following at time of hire:
Central Service Technician I employees employed by MCHS in a Central Service Technician role as of March 10, 2019 are not required to obtain a Central Service Technician certification, but must acquire annual continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain such a certification. Individuals hired into a Central Service Technician I role after March 10, 2019, must meet the above certification requirements.
Any Central Service Technician joining MCHS through acquisition is not required to be certified, but must acquire annual continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain such a certification.
***This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus***
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.
Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title:
Central Service Technician I
Cost Center:
351011306 BDHos-Sterilization Process
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
See Job Description for detail (United States of America)
Job Description:
***This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus***
Shift: Monday-Thursday 10 hr days (1st shift)
JOB SUMMARY
The Central Service Technician I is responsible for phases of the supply process, collection and distribution functions, for services to various departments. This individual has a responsibility of contributing to the quality of patient care through strict quality assurance and efficient practices of decontaminating surgical equipment and instruments through proper cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, assembling, packaging and monitoring sterilization of instruments and supplies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Cleans and processes instruments to comply with Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) guidelines, policies, and procedures based on department protocol.
2. Utilizes guidelines and policies for the safe handling and transportation of contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments to ensure guidelines policies and procedures are met.
3. Maintains sterilization records to ensure standard guidelines and policies are met.
4. Distributes sterilized items to designated departments to ensure items are available as needed.
5. Differentiates decontamination and sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for procedures to ensure standards are maintained.
6. Develops procedures and improvement skills in the Sterile Processing Dept. and in the organization of work to improve Sterile Processing Dept. methods.
7. Regular attendance is required to carry out the position's essential functions. 8. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred/Optional: Currently enrolled in/attending/completed an accredited IAHCSMM or CBSPD sterile processing technician program.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Central sterile experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following within two years of hire:
- Central Service Technician certification awarded by International Association of Healthcare Center Services Material Management Sterile Processing and Distribution (IAHCSMM SPD) or
- Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or
- Military equivalency
Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA and one of the following at time of hire:
- Central Service Technician certification awarded by International Association of Healthcare Center Services Material Management Sterile Processing and Distribution (IAHCSMM SPD) or
- Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or
- Military equivalency
Central Service Technician I employees employed by MCHS in a Central Service Technician role as of March 10, 2019 are not required to obtain a Central Service Technician certification, but must acquire annual continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain such a certification. Individuals hired into a Central Service Technician I role after March 10, 2019, must meet the above certification requirements.
Any Central Service Technician joining MCHS through acquisition is not required to be certified, but must acquire annual continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain such a certification.
***This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus***
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.
Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
