Central Sterile Technician II, CSSR, Per Diem, Days, Evenings, Weekends

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician (CST) II must be able to perform all the duties of a CST I and meet or exceed Heywood Healthcare /Perioperative Services and industry standards as set forth by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). The CST II is responsible for collaborating with Supervisors, Heywood department leaders and Perioperative Services Practice Leaders (charge nurses). The CST II collects, inventories and orders supplies for the central sterile department. CST II may delegate and prioritize assignments for CST I based on operational needs. CST II maintains and oversees quality and adherence to standards in the central sterile department.

Requirements

High school graduate (or equivalent) required.
Registered Central Service Technician certification required.
Minimum of 6 months experience in central sterile processing.
Registered Central Service Technician certification required.
Must demonstrate strong work ethic, knowledge of standards as set forth by the IAHCSMM, superb interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Creates assignments as needed. Communicates with the OR charge nurse/practice leader about operational needs.
Ensures smooth operation of necessary surgical instrumentation in perioperative services throughout the day. Monitors throughput.
Maintains CRCST certification as well as necessary continued education.
Assists supervisor with setting up continued education and in-services for central sterile department.
Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.
Orders daily supplies and maintains supply inventory.
Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift, and records results in the appropriate log.
Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to Central Sterile Supervisor.
Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
Processes all items appropriately using either ethylene oxide or steam sterilization.
Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to the Central Service, as requested.
Works closely with the Central Service Supervisor and assists with orientation for new personnel.
Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.
Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks Central Service’s dispensing racks.
Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.
Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department.
Restocks patient care unit supply carts and reconciles charges if necessary. If needed, makes out lost charge sheet and gives to the Nurse Manager.
Responsible for stocking all supply carts on the nursing units.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
Cleans all forms of scopes by hand and utilizes the medivator process to clean scopes in high level disinfection manner.
Help order supplies to maintain appropriate supply levels, facilities patient flow and turnover.
Attend any other duties that are assigned. Helping other departments when asked.