ASC CENTRAL STERILE TECH

Mid-State Orthopaedic and Sports Medicin•Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

The Central Sterile Tech provides technical support for surgical services by organizing, preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and supplies. The position supports operating room readiness, including anticipating supply and equipment needs, checking equipment for proper function, maintaining clean and stocked surgical suites, assisting with room turnover and sterile supply preparation, and keeping required cleaning and sterilization logs. The role also includes transporting patients within the facility and assisting with preoperative preparation and postoperative discharge. With additional training, the technician may assist the surgical team as a second scrub person. The position requires central sterile or operating room experience and current BLS. The technician follows manufacturer instructions and facility policies and procedures for decontamination and sterilization, works effectively with patients and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and contributes to quality improvement. Occasional overtime is required, and the role involves managing stress and time demands.

Requirements

Central sterile or operating room experience required.
Current BLS.
Must be able to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Average communication skills and a positive, friendly, courteous manner.
Ability to work well with other employees.
Ability to organize equipment, instruments, and supplies.
Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.
Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting time demands.
Above-average organization skills.
Working knowledge and experience in a hospital central sterile department, operating room, or ambulatory surgery center.
Knowledge of instrument names and their care and handling procedures.
Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate attire in restricted areas and follow recommended traffic patterns.
Anticipate equipment and supply needs and select items in an organized, cost-effective, and timely manner.
Check that equipment is functioning before use and remove malfunctioning equipment from service.
Use instruments and equipment appropriately and operate mechanical, electrical, and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available at all times.
Keep surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
Transport patients to, from, and within the facility.
Assist with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge, including changing clothes and providing nourishment.
Assist with operating room turnover and preparation of sterile supplies, including opening supplies and case pulling.
Clean and restock anesthesia supplies as assigned.
With additional training, assist the surgical team as a second scrub person.
Follow manufacturer instructions and facility policies and procedures for decontamination and sterilization.
Maintain cleaning and sterilization logs according to facility policy.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, their families, coworkers, and internal and external clients, using translation services when needed.
Participate in quality improvement and support initiatives to improve individual and organizational performance.