Central Sterile Technician

MEDRVA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the Central Sterile Reprocessing department with maintaining the care of and availability of supplies/instrumentation for scheduled surgical cases. Participates in Quality Improvement activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Central Sterile Technician Certification required. Per AAMI guidelines, certification must be achieved within two years from date of hire and maintained throughout employment.
At least One (1) year CSR experience preferred.
Knowledge of AAMI standards/guidelines.
Knowledge of CSR/OSHA regulations and application to the OR setting.

Responsibilities

Provide the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of surgical instruments, linens, medical/surgical materials and equipment.
Provide technical information, support and education to staff, physicians and ancillary staff.
Complete documentation as required.
Identify and communicate service needs to appropriate personnel.
Assist with the organization/stocking of supplies/instruments required for surgical procedures.
Assist in Materials Management (receiving, stocking, ordering, etc.) when requested.
Troubleshoot and respond to electrical/mechanical emergencies in Central Sterile.
Adhere to standards/principles of CS/OSHA, AORN, AAMI, as well as facility policy and procedure.
Practice principles/techniques of Universal Precautions, infection control and safety, and fire/emergency.
Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
Implement current, cost-effective methods/technologies to improve efficiency and productivity.
Maintain inventory of sterilized items within surgical services and nursing units.
Attend a minimum of two (2) educational programs in addition to all mandatory programs.
Identify self-learning needs and communicate these needs to the Director of Supply Chain or designee annually.
Recommend in-service programs.
Review and have working knowledge of manuals and web-based systems on how to operate and care for all equipment and instrumentation.
Participate in the operation and monitoring of daily testing functions and recording of auto clave sterilizing equipment.
Protect confidentiality; provide information on a need-to-know basis.
Assist team members as need arises.
Maintain working knowledge of facility computer software programs.
Perform other related and/or required duties.
Cross train and share responsibilities with other areas including processing scopes and assisting with endoscopy.
Regular, predictable attendance is essential to meet required performance standards.