Central Sterile Processing Tech - Full-time - AVALA Hospital - RH454

AVALA • Covington, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Current BCLS certification recommended

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years' experience in central processing preferred
• Current CRCST Certification preferred
• Knowledge of central processing/sterilization/instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment, and assembles wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
• Accurately records and maintains sterilizer test results.
• Performs biological and chemical control functions of sterilization equipment per protocol.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, submits requisitions, collects and distributes instruments, trays, and equipment.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, troubleshoots equipment malfunction, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes and identifies defective equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED