Central Sterile Tech II

UNC Health Care Systems•Chapel Hill, NC

57d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients. Cleans, high level disinfects/sterilizes, and packages medical and surgical instrument trays and inventories. This level recognizes the profession of Central Processing Technology staff for advanced performance and leadership in the Perioperative setting.

Requirements

Certification from accredited program for instrument reprocessing
Two (2) years of central sterile technician experience.
For UNC Medical Center: Successfully completed SCST portfolio requirements

Responsibilities

Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings. Checks for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.)
Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.
Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.
Demonstrates knowledge of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments and interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Technical-- Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high-level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintain scope washers and washer adapters. Check detergent levels and effectiveness of disinfectant as per policy. Effectively communicates information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and QI information by maintaining documentation of all actions.
Wears PPE as per policy.
Acts as primary preceptor
Serves as a leader for troubleshooting and quality improvement and assurance processes.
Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and communicates effectively equipment failures and needed repairs.
Accurately records data in appropriate logs .