Central Sterile Technician I

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Springdale, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician processes supplies, equipment and reusable instrumentation for patient care use. This is a Part Time position working Saturdays and Sundays from 0700-1730. Arkansas Children's is a tobacco-free workplace and requires flu vaccines. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Requirements

Entry Level - Experience not Required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)

Responsibilities

Promptly decontaminates instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
Washes, organizes and sterilizes instruments following established procedures.
Assembles and packages instrument trays, linen packs and supply items.
Assembles instrument trays, according to count sheet and AAMI standards, locating missing items and communicating with lead/Manager regarding missing instruments or need for changes to the count sheet.
Operates sterilizers and monitors sterilization gauges, charts, tapes and biological/chemical indicators to ensure adequate sterilization. Notifies lead/manager of any concerns.
Ensures that sterilizers and sterilizer carts are maintained, clean and in working order.
Maintains records on all sterilizer quality controls and equipment testing results and ensures records are accurate and complete.
Complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations.
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate department.
Performs other duties as assigned.