Central Processing Technician (Indiana Ambulatory Surgical Associates) - Full Time
About The Position
Indiana Ambulatory Surgical Associates is seeking a Full Time Central Processing Technician. This role is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, inspection, and assembly of surgical instruments and equipment. The technician will operate sterilization equipment, monitor sterilization processes, and maintain accurate logs and records. Additionally, the role involves storeroom and inventory management, including receiving, stocking, and monitoring inventory levels. The technician will also support clinical operations by assisting with case picking, delivering instruments and supplies, and responding to urgent needs. Adherence to safety and compliance guidelines, including infection prevention, OSHA, CDC, AORN, and AAMI/ANSI standards, is crucial. The position requires participation in quality assurance activities and ongoing education.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- National certification must be obtained within first year of employment required
Nice To Haves
- Central service technician certification preferred
- 1 year hospital experience preferred
- Central processing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Decontaminates, cleans, and disinfects surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
- Inspects instruments for cleanliness, function, and defects; removes damaged items from service.
- Assembles instrument trays accurately according to protocol.
- Operates sterilization equipment (e.g., steam autoclaves, Sterrad, ultrasonic, washer/disinfector) ensuring all parameters are met and documented.
- Maintains preventative maintenance and cleaning schedule of all sterilization equipment.
- Monitors and documents sterilization processes, including biological and chemical indicators.
- Maintains accurate sterilization logs and records in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Ensures proper handling and storage of sterile supplies to maintain sterility.
- Receives, verifies, and stocks incoming supplies and equipment.
- Maintains organized and clean storeroom area following safety and infection control standards.
- Assists in monitoring inventory levels and restocks clinical areas as needed.
- Assists in rotating stock using FIFO (first in, first out) to minimize waste and expiration.
- Assists in identifying and communicating low stock, backorders, or supply issues to leadership.
- Assists with periodic inventory counts and supply audits.
- Assists with picking cases for the next day based on daily surgical schedule.
- Ensures timely delivery of instruments and supplies to the operating room.
- Responds promptly to urgent supply or equipment needs during procedures.
- Collaborates with nursing and surgical staff to ensure readiness for cases.
- Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
- Follows OSHA, CDC, AORN, AAMI/ANSI safety guidelines.
- Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
- Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Maintains competency and completes required education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
