Central Processing Tech
About The Position
Responsible for inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment and supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Stores, rotates and ensures all instruments and supplies are correctly labeled. Essential Functions Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning. Utilizes the insulation tester, leak tester (flex scopes) and other mechanical/digital validation tools to ensures that proper sterilization occurs. Properly assembles instrumentation according to standards. Strives for zero defects by performing inspections as required. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Ensures proper processing of equipment, instruments and supplies, including any vendor trays by prioritizing the work load to correspond with medical/surgical floor needs, surgical case loads and physician requirements. Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty. Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary. Chooses appropriate packaging and sterilization method according to IFU. Answer, interpret and fill phone requests and other issues according to departmental standards. Demonstrates proficiency in assembling highest complexity trays such as implant trays and ambulatory clinic tray turn-around process. Ensures all customer area requests are handled in an efficient, timely, and professional manner. Low error rate and high productivity rate.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of sterile processing program (internal or external).
- CRT-Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) - CBSPD Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution 1 Year required Or CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - IAHCSMM International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management 1 Year required Or CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Association 1 Year required
Responsibilities
- Cleans soiled instruments and equipment utilizing the appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Inspects and tests instruments and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Utilizes the insulation tester, leak tester (flex scopes) and other mechanical/digital validation tools to ensures that proper sterilization occurs.
- Properly assembles instrumentation according to standards.
- Strives for zero defects by performing inspections as required.
- Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Ensures proper processing of equipment, instruments and supplies, including any vendor trays by prioritizing the work load to correspond with medical/surgical floor needs, surgical case loads and physician requirements.
- Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty.
- Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary.
- Chooses appropriate packaging and sterilization method according to IFU.
- Answer, interpret and fill phone requests and other issues according to departmental standards.
- Demonstrates proficiency in assembling highest complexity trays such as implant trays and ambulatory clinic tray turn-around process.
- Ensures all customer area requests are handled in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
- Low error rate and high productivity rate.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
