Central Processing Technician

Premier Surgical Center - ASC (PSC)•Erie, PA

About The Position

EyeSouth Partners is hiring a Central Processing Technician to support instrument decontamination, sterile processing, instrument care and handling, documentation, record keeping, and related inventory management. The role also provides support to providers and other personnel as needed and includes other collateral duties. The technician helps ensure surgical suites and equipment are clean, functional, properly stocked, and ready for use. Duties include preparing supplies, assisting with operating room turnover and patient preparation or discharge, cleaning and restocking anesthesia supplies, and following manufacturer instructions and facility policies for decontamination and sterilization. With additional training, the technician may assist the surgical team as a second scrub person.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience.
Ability to work in a surgery center environment involving patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noise.
Ability to understand and follow instructions with speed and accuracy.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, and ability to stand, bend, stoop, push, and pull; attendance and good interpersonal skills.
Successfully pass a nationally accredited central service exam and hold and maintain either a Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential. This certification requirement does not apply to an individual employed or contracted as a central service technician by a healthcare facility on or before October 6, 2020; alternatively, certification may be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Anticipate equipment and supply needs.
Select equipment and supplies in an organized, cost-effective, and timely manner.
Confirm equipment is functioning before use and remove malfunctioning equipment from use.
Demonstrate appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
Operate mechanical, electrical, and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
Keep surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
Assist with inventory management.
Assist with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge, including changing clothes and providing nourishment.
Assist with operating room turnover and preparation of sterile supplies, including opening supplies and case pulling.
Clean and restock anesthesia supplies as assigned.
With additional training, assist the surgical team as a second scrub person.
Follow manufacturer instructions and facility policies and procedures for decontamination and sterilization.
Maintain cleaning and sterilization logs according to facility policy.
Perform other duties as required.