Central Services Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Is responsible for the direct proper handling and storage of supplies and equipment used for patient care. Processes all instrumentation through decontamination to terminal sterilization.

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.
CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician IAHCSMM - State of Pennsylvania within 1-1/2 Yrs
Lift over 50 lbs.
Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

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.