Central Sterile Technician II

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Central Sterile Technician II Process Instruments and supplies for patient care. As well a monitor and assets in maintaining AAMI standards within the department. Assets Coordinators and Leads with any special projects. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) - International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Material 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.
Performs as resource SPD tech and assists with oversight of quality processes according to AAMI standards and manager's instructions.
Maintain records for all sterilization quality control and equipment testing results, ensures records are accurate, reports differences to Quality Coordinator/Manager.
Ensures sterilizer carts are maintained, clean and in working order.
Helps to ensure that a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment exists in compliance with infection control, safety, OSHA, and other regulatory processes.
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.
Acts as a mentor and trainer for new hire technicians to maintain excellent quality in production, outcomes, and positive teamwork.
Performs other duties as assigned.