Central Service Technician (SW)

CharterCARE Health Partners • North Providence, RI

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About The Position

The Central Service Technician performs a variety of duties in the areas of decontamination, preparation and packaging of instruments for sterilization, storage, and distribution of medical/surgical supplies and equipment. This role includes participating in the collection, cleaning, and decontamination of used equipment and instruments from patient care areas. The technician assembles and tests instruments and equipment for proper working condition, prepares packs for sterilization, and restocks carts and supply kits such as Crash Cart, Isolation Cart, Urological Cart, Latex Free Supply Box, and General Spill Kit. Additionally, the technician operates and monitors gravity pressure, pre-vacuum, and ETO sterilizers, performs, monitors, and interprets routine sterilizer and washer/sterilizer efficacy testing, and processes charges for supplies and equipment issued from Central Services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months experience with instrument reprocessing preferred.
• CRCST certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Control and sterilization concepts and techniques.
• Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
• Skills in organization and priority setting.
• Ability to work independently and identify tasks that need to be completed.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, preparation, and packaging of instruments for sterilization.
• Participate in the collection, cleaning, and decontamination of used equipment and instruments.
• Assemble and test instruments and equipment for proper working condition.
• Prepare packs for sterilization.
• Restock carts and supply kits.
• Operate and monitor gravity pressure, pre-vacuum, and ETO sterilizers.
• Perform, monitor, and interpret routine sterilizer and washer/sterilizer efficacy testing.
• Process charges for supplies and equipment issued from Central Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED