Central Supply Technician

Job Description

Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility

* Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions. • Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation. • Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures. • Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts. • Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines. • Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.) • * Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination. • * Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality. • * Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer. • * Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units. Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs. • * Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations. • * Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels. • * Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment. • * Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures. • * Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g. biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties. • * Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required. • Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Experience & Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent, required. • Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD), required. • Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status. • Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred. • Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required. Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required. • Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required. Requirement Summary Job Profile Requirements

CER - Cert Reg Central Supply Tech (CRCST) OR CER - Cert Sterile Proc & Distr Tech (CRCST2