Central Services Tech - CS - Full Time - 2nd Shift

Ephraim McDowell Health•Danville, KY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The non-certified Central Service Technician is able to perform the following: Receives, cleans, decontaminates and processes incoming instruments, supplies and equipment from various areas of the Ephraim McDowell Health care system. Must obtain the technical skills necessary to operate and change water softener system/troubleshoot. Performs sterilization/high level disinfection duties and develops the technical skills required to perform biological monitoring through the use of mechanical and chemical indicators. Acquires the knowledge to trouble shoot and interpretation of printout data for autoclaves, washers, sonication equipment, and high level disinfection. Obtains the skills necessary to clean sterilizers and washers to ensure patient safety of the products that are cleaned and sterilized in the central services department. Prepares linen packs and instrumentation for sterilization and is able to process in the sterilizers, following the manufacturer’s guidelines for temperature and time to ensure sterile products for patient care. Prepares and delivers case carts to required areas within EMRMC and is able to send items to appropriate facilities outside of EMRMC once the sterilization process is complete. Performs all required computer skills necessary to pull cases, update preference cards, charging/ordering of supplies, and updating instrument set checklists. Checks in all supplies used in patient care areas, through inspection of each item, knowledge of the ECSR inventory and maintenance of the inventory (cycle counting, checking product expiration dates and stock rotation). Attention to detail is required and infection control practices must be maintained at all times. Takes on-call for the Operating Room on weekends and holidays to support patient procedures. General knowledge of medical terminology is required. Must be able to recognize cross contamination and reporting process. Must exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). Applicants who possess the CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification are eligible to be hired into a Central Service Tech/Certified. All pay rates will be based on the candidate’s experience. Certification is required for all new hires within 12 months of hire date. Then associates will be moved into the Certified Central Service Technician position.

Requirements

Ability to operate and troubleshoot water softener systems.
Technical skills for biological monitoring.
Knowledge to troubleshoot and interpret data for autoclaves, washers, sonication equipment, and high-level disinfection.
Skills to clean sterilizers and washers.
Ability to process items in sterilizers following manufacturer guidelines.
Ability to perform computer skills for pulling cases, updating preference cards, charging/ordering supplies, and updating instrument set checklists.
Knowledge of ECSR inventory and maintenance.
Attention to detail.
Must maintain infection control practices.
General knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to recognize cross contamination and reporting process.
Exhibit F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with peers and superiors and others on a one on one and group basis.
Ability to analyze problems, prioritize, and problem solve.
Ability to cope successfully with diverse and complex situations.
Precision and attention to detail.
Use of independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to protect the confidential nature of information.
Ability to analyze inventory control concepts.
Data interpretation for autoclaves, washers, and high-level disinfection.
Flexibility to juggle several projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification.
Preferred experience in Central Service operations.
Experience with inventory control concepts and PAR level usage.

Responsibilities

Receives, cleans, decontaminates and processes incoming instruments, supplies and equipment.
Operates and troubleshoots water softener systems.
Performs sterilization and high-level disinfection duties.
Performs biological monitoring using mechanical and chemical indicators.
Troubleshoots and interprets data for autoclaves, washers, sonication equipment, and high-level disinfection.
Cleans sterilizers and washers.
Prepares linen packs and instrumentation for sterilization.
Processes items in sterilizers following manufacturer guidelines.
Prepares and delivers case carts to required areas.
Sends items to appropriate facilities outside of EMRMC.
Performs computer skills for pulling cases, updating preference cards, charging/ordering supplies, and updating instrument set checklists.
Checks in all supplies used in patient care areas.
Maintains inventory (cycle counting, checking product expiration dates, stock rotation).
Maintains infection control practices.
Takes on-call for the Operating Room on weekends and holidays.
Recognizes cross-contamination and reporting processes.