Central Sterile Technician | Full Time

Gritman Medical Center•Moscow, ID

23h

About The Position

THIS IS FULL TIME POSITION Job Summary: Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to join our team. Under general supervision, the CS Tech performs routine central processing tasks of moderate difficulty. The ideal candidate demonstrates a good knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques and is knowledgeable in the reprocessing of instruments and equipment. This role involves understanding the use and maintenance of sterilizers, washer sterilizers, V-Pro, and Endoscope Reprocessors (AER) located in the Central Processing area and in the Surgery department. Key Responsibilities: Quality & Service: Instrument Processing: Process all contaminated instruments and endoscopes according to recommended standards. Daily Checks: Check and record daily room temperatures and humidity; report any discrepancies to engineering and the department director. Equipment Rounds: Make rounds of departments (e.g., OB, ER) to retrieve instruments/trays for reprocessing. Sterilization Preparation: Use knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization. Tray Assembly: Perform tray assembly, ensuring count lists are correct; sign and attach count sheets to the outside of trays. Weekend Coverage: Cover weekend call as scheduled. Technology: Sterilization Units Maintenance: Ensure proper operation of sterilization units daily, inspecting for visible signs of malfunction and notifying BioMed if issues are found. Testing: Run biological and chemical tests at the beginning of each day shift; record results in the appropriate log. People: Aseptic Technique: Apply aseptic techniques in all daily work assignments. Finance: Supply Rotation: Rotate sterile supplies, ensuring processing dates are managed from oldest to newest. Inventory Control: Responsible for inventory control in Central Processing, including ordering supplies and participating in yearly or additional inventories as needed. Resource Management: Use supplies economically and assist in identifying worn or damaged equipment. Performance Improvement: Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of professional techniques and practices; actively participate in unit meetings and educational programs. Policy Adherence: Review MSDS books and all hospital/department policies and procedures; maintain regulatory requirements. Timeliness: Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work in a timely fashion. Age-Specific Criteria: Knowledge Application: Understand and apply age-specific criteria regarding instrumentation and equipment.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Ability to prioritize tasks and process information accurately.
Strong attention to detail.
May be required to sit and/or walk up to ten hours per day.
Ability to lift equipment, supplies, and bags of trash or laundry weighing up to 40 lbs.
Required to push/pull full carts, including laundry bins and cleaning equipment.
Ability to kneel, stoop, stand, and walk continuously throughout the day.
Vision and hearing must be compensated to a level that meets all essential functions of the job.
Provide a positive and professional representation of the organization.
Promote a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
Maintain hospital standards for a clean and quiet environment.
Comply with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential information.
Demonstrate excellent customer service through attitude and actions, consistent with "The Gritman Way" standards.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.
Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments related to the job role.
Comply with the organization's policies, established practices, protocols, and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous Central Processing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Process all contaminated instruments and endoscopes according to recommended standards.
Check and record daily room temperatures and humidity; report any discrepancies to engineering and the department director.
Make rounds of departments (e.g., OB, ER) to retrieve instruments/trays for reprocessing.
Use knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
Perform tray assembly, ensuring count lists are correct; sign and attach count sheets to the outside of trays.
Cover weekend call as scheduled.
Ensure proper operation of sterilization units daily, inspecting for visible signs of malfunction and notifying BioMed if issues are found.
Run biological and chemical tests at the beginning of each day shift; record results in the appropriate log.
Apply aseptic techniques in all daily work assignments.
Rotate sterile supplies, ensuring processing dates are managed from oldest to newest.
Responsible for inventory control in Central Processing, including ordering supplies and participating in yearly or additional inventories as needed.
Use supplies economically and assist in identifying worn or damaged equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of professional techniques and practices; actively participate in unit meetings and educational programs.
Review MSDS books and all hospital/department policies and procedures; maintain regulatory requirements.
Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work in a timely fashion.
Understand and apply age-specific criteria regarding instrumentation and equipment.