C S Technician - Sterile Processing - PRN - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Sterilization and Reprocessing Team at Bronson Methodist Hospital! Are you ready to advance your career in a supportive, patient-focused environment? Bronson Methodist Hospital, is looking for compassionate and dedicated C S Techs to join our team.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Successful completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within a 90-day orientation period.
Ability to read and interpret 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, and internet searches.
Ability to learn and retain knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, sterilization practices, basic microbiology, and aseptic technique.
Ability to learn and apply 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 or items weighing up to 50 pounds, good 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 simultaneously 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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, aseptic technique, microbiology and infection control practices, disinfection and sterilization practices is preferred.
Completion of a Central Services Technology Program or six months experience in a Sterile Processing/Central Services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storing and dispensing of surgical instrumentation.
Obtain a working knowledge of infection control and how it pertains to surgical instrumentation and equipment and learn the various instruments/sets.
Become familiar with medical terminology and basic anatomy.
Identify disposable items needed in surgical cases so they can be pulled when required for case carts or as requested.
Practice within the guidelines of the Reprocessing Department policies and procedures.
Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served (for employees providing direct patient care).
Receive, handle, and process contaminated, reusable medical instrumentation and equipment as required.
Accurately inspect, test, and prepare basic surgical instrumentation for sterilization.
Use various sterilization methods and the safety processes for each of these.
Properly store and distribute sterile instrumentation, supplies, equipment, case carts, exchange carts, and other items.
Conduct an accurate inventory and restock areas as required.
Receive materials, instruments, and tissue according to established protocols.
Monitor dated materials to ensure expired items are removed from inventory and appropriately credited.
Utilize computer systems to complete work responsibilities.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Ensure patient safety and comfort at all times.
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.
Other related duties as required.