CENT STER TECH

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

25d

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician works under the direct supervision of the Central Sterile Manager and performs clerical tasks as well as cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, processing, and issuing instruments, equipment, and supplies used in patient care across surgery, maternity services, outpatient facilities, and other departments. The technician may be required to float to other areas of Surgical Services or flex off to help address hospital staffing needs. The Central Sterile Processing Manager reports to the Director of Surgical Services. The role requires competency across Central Sterile Processing activities, including decontamination, preparation and assembly, wrapping, sterilization, storage, and distribution. The technician is expected to communicate professionally, support a respectful and collaborative work environment, provide appropriate service to patients and coworkers, comply with safety and departmental policies, and maintain required training and competencies. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.

Nice To Haves

Central Sterile Processing experience.

Responsibilities

Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment processed by the Central Sterile department.
Process and issue supplies used in patient care by surgery, maternity services, the outpatient facility, and other departments.
Perform Central Sterile Processing functions including decontamination, pack and prep, wrapping, sterilization, and placing sets in designated BIN locations.
Use manual cleaning, ultrasonic equipment, cart washers, and washer equipment during decontamination.
Sort recyclable items and place them in designated collection bins.
Document work activities using Microsystems and use Microsystems and OneSource to find information when needed.
Assemble simple and complex instrument sets accurately and within established timeframes.
Print and apply labels from Microsystems, select appropriate wrappers, and manually wrap instrument sets according to established procedures.
Assemble container systems and peel-pack items according to established procedures.
Use steam sterilizers and V-PRO MAX, scan and document sterilization loads, and observe required set cooling times.
Store sets in designated BIN locations and dispense sets to ancillary departments.
Restock the OR replacement rack as needed and complete required Central Sterile record-keeping.
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, coworkers, vendors, and members of the interprofessional care team.
Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment; demonstrate initiative, accountability, professionalism, and effective time management.
Work assigned shifts and respond appropriately when called upon for additional or emergency services.
Interact appropriately with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups, while respecting cultural and religious beliefs.
Maintain required HealthStream assignments and complete required competencies by established deadlines.
Follow OR attire and attendance policies, Surgical Services and Central Sterile policies and procedures, and applicable Employee Handbook policies.
Maintain competency in assigned Central Sterile functions and equipment, work independently within the scope of the position, and perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.