Central Services Technician

Trinity Health

1d•$22 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Services Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment according to Infection Control practices. This role also involves dispensing requested equipment and supplies based on verbal, written, or telephone requisitions, and identifying and prioritizing emergency requisitions. The technician may occasionally take charge of Central Service/Linen/Equipment Control.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Manual dexterity.
Must be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull.
Stands or walks most of the shift.
Appreciable effort or strain with frequent lifting.
Some handling and pushing of equipment and carts required.
Must meet deadlines.
Must interrupt work to priority perform tasks.
Must accept pressure assignments.
Belongs to Exposure Class I which involves routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Central Service Technician Course.
Has successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians; and holds and maintains one of the following credentials administered by a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization: certified registered central service technician credential; certified sterile processing and distribution technician credential; or a substantially equivalent credential.
Provided evidence that the person was employed or otherwise contracted for the services of central service technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015.
A central service technician who does not meet the requirements shall have 18 months from the date of hire to obtain the certified registered central service technician credential or the certified sterile processing and distribution technician credential.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and services.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment following Infection Control practices.
Dispense equipment and supplies based on requisitions.
Identify and prioritize emergency requisitions.
Take charge of Central Service/Linen/Equipment Control on occasion.