Central Sterile Certified Tech

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Performs activities related to the decontamination, preparation and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and case cart assembly. Responsible for taking “charge” of the department in the absence of the department Manager when assigned. Able to prioritize all sterilization issues relevant to the O.R. schedule. Responsible for all QA documentation that occurs within the “charge” shift. Assists in the general orientation and training of all new personnel whenever applicable. Contributes to the new employee "documentation of orientation". Decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes and distributes to appropriate areas, all surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of surgical instrument cleaning and decontamination. Demonstrates knowledge of proper preparation and packaging for sterilization, using count sheets, peel pouches, tip protectors, indicator strips, and non-woven wrap. Demonstrates ability to assemble instrument sets, using count sheets appropriately, with no more than 3 errors noted within a 3-month period. Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of sterilization relevant to each type of instrumentation. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate disbursement of all sterilized instruments, supplies, and equipment. Notifies Supervisor, or designee, of broken/missing instruments or equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of case cart system priorities and policies. Understands daily priorities of the case cart system. Demonstrates knowledge of proper case cart loading, and presentation methodology. Demonstrates knowledge of stock par levels, and how they are maintained. Demonstrates proper linen inspection and folding techniques, and appropriate method of wrapping. Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control methods when ordering supplies for O.R. stock exchange carts. Familiar with exchange routines of carts. Prepares all documentation of sterilization processes according to AAMI recommendations and department QA policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of all processes and documents all air removal and biological testing done on all in-house sterilizers. Assembles all supplies needed for specific assigned areas, and completes the necessary stock requisitions or documentation. Performs all duties in accordance with applicable health and safety rules, regulations and Standards. Attends all educational in-services and staff meetings held in the department, and all mandatory educational programs provided by the hospital. Attendance to the hospital Safety Fair is MANDATORY.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required
Certified Central Processing Tech [CSP] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required
Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital
1-2 years required
Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Able to explain the decontamination, inspection and sterilization process clearly.
Ability to teach new employees all areas of the department responsibilities.
Must exhibit excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for taking “charge” of the department in the absence of the department Manager when assigned.
Able to prioritize all sterilization issues relevant to the O.R. schedule.
Responsible for all QA documentation that occurs within the “charge” shift.
Assists in the general orientation and training of all new personnel whenever applicable.
Contributes to the new employee "documentation of orientation".
Decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes and distributes to appropriate areas, all surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of surgical instrument cleaning and decontamination.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper preparation and packaging for sterilization, using count sheets, peel pouches, tip protectors, indicator strips, and non-woven wrap.
Demonstrates ability to assemble instrument sets, using count sheets appropriately, with no more than 3 errors noted within a 3-month period.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper methods of sterilization relevant to each type of instrumentation.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate disbursement of all sterilized instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Notifies Supervisor, or designee, of broken/missing instruments or equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of case cart system priorities and policies.
Understands daily priorities of the case cart system.
Demonstrates knowledge of proper case cart loading, and presentation methodology.
Demonstrates knowledge of stock par levels, and how they are maintained.
Demonstrates proper linen inspection and folding techniques, and appropriate method of wrapping.
Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control methods when ordering supplies for O.R. stock exchange carts.
Familiar with exchange routines of carts.
Prepares all documentation of sterilization processes according to AAMI recommendations and department QA policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of all processes and documents all air removal and biological testing done on all in-house sterilizers.
Assembles all supplies needed for specific assigned areas, and completes the necessary stock requisitions or documentation.
Performs all duties in accordance with applicable health and safety rules, regulations and Standards.
Attends all educational in-services and staff meetings held in the department, and all mandatory educational programs provided by the hospital.
Attendance to the hospital Safety Fair is MANDATORY.