Central Services Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Pocono Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Central Services Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for the direct proper handling and storage of supplies and equipment used for patient care, and processes all instrumentation through decontamination to terminal sterilization. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology, offering opportunities for growth and development. They have been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and are a Magnet Hospital. Several of their facilities have received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Less than 1 year knowledge of department sterilization procedures preferred.
Strong customer service skills required.
Knowledge of basic math is required.
Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician
IAHCSMM - State of Pennsylvania within 1-1/2 Yrs

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to safely operate steam, sterilizers, sonic, washer/sterilizer, washer/decontaminator, and heat-sealing equipment.
In the absence of Supervisor, directs departmental activities on a rotating basis.
Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State, and other regulatory agencies.
Maintains event related sterility program, rotates supplies weekly.
Monitors, restocks, and rotates supplies on crash carts, G.U. carts and OR supply cart.
Maintains inventory in the department through weekly ordering, replenishing par level items.
Monitors back ordered supplies and coordinate replacements with Materiel Management when necessary.
Performs all other duties as required in relation to function.
Prepares General Stores and vendor requisitions.
Compares stock supplies ordered versus supplies received.
Verifies special order supplies upon receipt from vendor and/or General Stores.
Processes hospital-wide instruments through decontamination into prep and pack for terminal sterilization.
Pays close attention to all items and their appropriate form of sterilization.
Strings instruments and complete instrument count slip.
Replaces missing instruments as indicated.
Processes instruments/equipment by decontaminating, packaging, sterilizing and/or storing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provides any/all supplies to any age/patient population.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Trains new personnel.