C S Tech - Sterile Processing - FT 3rd Shift Positions - Bronson Battle Creek Sign-On Bonus Eligible Up to $20,000

Bronson Healthcare•Battle Creek, NE

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Services Technician II is responsible for all aspects of decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storing, and dispensing of surgical instrumentation. The Central Services Tech II will demonstrate a working knowledge of infection control and aseptic technique and how it pertains to surgical instrumentation and equipment and demonstrate an advanced knowledge of various instruments/sets. This position is also responsible to identify disposable items needed for surgical cases and utilize critical thinking to respond to needs of the Operating Room or other clinical areas. This position reports to the manager and works cooperatively with all levels of staff in surgery. Employees in this role must practice within the guidelines of the Reprocessing Department policies and procedures. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This position involves work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of technical duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. This position requires the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in order to recognize, identify, and respond to issues that may arise throughout the shift in order to ensure the delivery of safe patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years experience working in a reprocessing/sterilization department required.
Certification as a CRCST through the International Association of Healthcare Sterile Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or as a CSPDT through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within a reasonable orientation period
Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from documents including surgical schedules, sterilizer printouts, instructions for use (IFU’s), policies, procedures, and other forms of written communication
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally when interacting with others in person or via the telephone or intercom system
Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
Ability to utilize computer programs including email, instrument-tracking programs, computer-based learning applications, electronic medical records, and internet searches
Ability to utilize and apply knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, microbiology, sterilization and disinfection practices, and aseptic technique
Ability to apply and troubleshoot the technical aspects of the position which requires excellent hand-eye coordination, color differentiation, routine lifting of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving of bulky or awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds, body mechanics, hearing comprehension, manual dexterity, and the ability to operate various forms of cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, or sterilization equipment
Ability to rotate to all areas of a Sterile Processing/Central Services Department
Ability to provide technical support for areas that also process reusable items using sterilization or high-level disinfection (HLD), (i.e., Endoscopy, Labor and Delivery) as needed
Ability to set priorities, to manage stressful situations and multiple job tasks calmly and professionally
Ability to provide consistent, excellent, customer service to stakeholders
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information including knowledge of HIPAA and other appropriate regulations and laws
Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees and act as a resource person for other Sterile Processing or Operating Room customers
Ability to act as a team leader when needed
Ability to demonstrate a positive work attitude
Ability to ensure processed items have been appropriately disinfected or sterilized and are safe for patient care

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to receive, handle, and process contaminated, reusable medical instrumentation and equipment as required
Demonstrate the ability to accurately inspect, test, and prepare basic surgical instrumentation for sterilization
Demonstrate the ability to use various sterilization and high-level disinfection (HLD) methods and the safety processes for each of these
Demonstrate the ability to properly store and distribute sterile instrumentation, supplies, equipment, case carts, exchange carts, and other items
Demonstrate the ability to conduct an accurate inventory, establish par levels, and restock areas as required
Demonstrate the ability to receive materials, instruments and tissue according to established protocols
Monitor dated materials to ensure expired items are removed from inventory and appropriately credited
Demonstrate the ability to utilize computer systems to complete work responsibilities
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Accurately document work tasks and other related activities including continuing education credits as required
Participate in continuing education, staff meetings, and in-service educational offerings as related to the requirements of the position and to remain compliant with hospital, Joint Commission, and other regulatory or accrediting agencies
Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development
Communicates and collaborates with other team members of the healthcare team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services, able to identify potential conflicts with equipment and/or instrumentation, demonstrates ability to identify and resolve basic issues that arise during the course of the shift
Participates with department quality/process improvement teams
Acts as a resource for other department team members as well as for OR staff members
Other related duties as required