Central Sterile Technician Full-Time

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. This position is responsible for receiving and processing incoming supplies, instruments, and equipment, performing cleaning, assembly, and sterilizing duties, and preparing packs of supplies, linens, and instruments. The technician will also issue and distribute supplies, instruments, and equipment based on determined levels, maintain required records and statistics, and perform weekly quality assurance. Maintaining cleanliness of pre-assigned areas and other areas in Central Sterile as designated by the Manager is also a key responsibility. The role may involve attending Surgery department meetings or in-services as required and identifying situations and using sound judgment to institute established procedures to correct them in a calm and efficient manner. For those with CRCST certification, the role serves as a resource and go-to team member for Central Sterile operations, providing guidance to peers, supporting best practices in sterilization processes, and assisting with training and quality assurance activities. Other duties may be assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organization.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to work without direct supervision
Able to follow verbal and written instructions
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds, combined lift of 150 pounds.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Must be able to stand for extended period of time.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum one (1) year of experience in Central Sterile OR as a Surgical Technologist
Central Sterile Processing Certification

Responsibilities

Receives and processes incoming supplies, instruments, and equipment
Performs cleaning, assembly, and sterilizing duties
Prepares packs of supplies, linens, and instruments to Central Sterile as directed
Issues and distributes supplies, instruments, and equipment based on determined levels
Maintains required records and statistics; performs weekly quality assurance.
Maintains cleanliness of pre-assigned areas and other areas in Central Sterile as designated by the Manager.
Attends Surgery department meeting or in-services as required.
Identifies situations and use of sound judgment in instituting established procedures to correct them in a calm and efficient manner.
Serves as a resource and go-to team member for Central Sterile operations when the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is obtained, providing guidance to peers, supporting best practices in sterilization processes, and assisting with training and quality assurance activities as directed
Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.