Central Services Technician

Trinity Health

6d • $22 - $37

About The Position

Full Time Evening shift. Incudes a weekend and holiday rotation POSITION SUMMARY: 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. Mission Statement: We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Vision: To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values: In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

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; or 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.
• Must be able to work in a confined area at times.
• Intermittent or frequent exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.
• Many tasks are detailed, repetitious and slow.
• Must meet deadlines.
• Must interrupt work to priority perform tasks.
• Hazards of working with detergents.
• Must accept pressure assignments.
• Belongs to Exposure Class I which involves routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions.
• Medium work: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Central Service Technician Course helpful.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees