Central Services Technician

Trinity Health

2d•$22 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the areas following Infection Control practices. Dispense products requested by verbal, written, or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies. Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions. Takes charge of Central Service/Linen/Equipment Control on occasion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Provides 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.
Manual dexterity.
Must be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.