Central Sterile Technician | Full Time

Gritman Medical Center•Moscow, ID

25d

About The Position

Gritman Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform routine central processing tasks of moderate difficulty under general supervision. The role requires knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques and the reprocessing of instruments and equipment. The technician works with sterilizers, washer sterilizers, V-Pro systems, and Endoscope Reprocessors (AER) in Central Processing and the Surgery department. The position also includes processing contaminated instruments and endoscopes, preparing and assembling trays, checking sterilization equipment and tests, managing supplies and inventory, and maintaining professional and regulatory standards. Weekend call coverage is scheduled.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Ability to prioritize tasks and process information accurately.
Strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous Central Processing experience.

Responsibilities

Process contaminated instruments and endoscopes according to recommended standards.
Check and record daily room temperatures and humidity, and report discrepancies to Engineering and the department director.
Retrieve instruments and trays from departments such as OB and ER for reprocessing.
Wrap or package items for sterilization using sterilization principles.
Assemble trays, verify count lists, and sign and attach count sheets to trays.
Cover weekend call as scheduled.
Inspect sterilization units daily for visible signs of malfunction and notify BioMed of issues.
Run biological and chemical tests at the beginning of each day shift and record results in the appropriate log.
Apply aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
Rotate sterile supplies so processing dates are managed from oldest to newest.
Control Central Processing inventory, order supplies, and participate in yearly or additional inventories as needed.
Use supplies economically and help identify worn or damaged equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of professional techniques and practices and participate in unit meetings and educational programs.
Review MSDS books and hospital and department policies and procedures, and maintain regulatory requirements.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, and complete work in a timely manner.
Understand and apply age-specific criteria regarding instrumentation and equipment.
Represent the organization positively and professionally.
Promote patient and employee safety 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.
Provide excellent customer service consistent with The Gritman Way standards.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.
Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards, trends, and developments related to the role.
Comply with organizational policies, established practices, protocols, and professional standards.