Central Supply Technician (CSR)-Sterile Supply

$18 - $29/Yr

Saratoga Hospital - Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Springs, NY

Hospitals

About the position

Central supply technicians are a key member of the sterile materials team. They use special devices to sterilize instruments and other materials. Central supply technicians assume responsibility for reprocessing and delivery of re-usable instruments, sets, and linen packs. They are responsible for ensuring adequate sterile supply levels are maintained in the operating room and other units.

Responsibilities

• Operates sterilizing equipment on a daily basis.
• Reprocesses all re-usable instruments (decontamination, set identification, preparation, sterilization) with load control numbers on the item.
• Assembles instrument trays according to computerized instrument count sheets; provides missing list when instruments are missing.
• Organizes surgical instrument trays.
• Completes stocking and inventory.
• Follows instructions accurately, organizes multiple tasks, and establishes day to day priorities.
• Follows universal precautions while working in the decontamination room.
• Verifies with Operating Room staff that proper instruments, sets and equipment are on-hand and working properly.
• Provides information accurately and completely.
• Identifies service related problems and suggests ways to improve quality and productivity.
• Records all instruments processed in daily logs, and files according to procedure.
• Ensures that all areas are clean, organized and ready for the next shift.
• Assists in cleaning and inspecting floor equipment.
• Monitors and documents results of biological/bowie-dick testing, temperature and time cycles and reports malfunctions.
• Cleans and monitors all necessary equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Previous work experience in Central Sterile Supply preferred.
• Certified Central Service Technician through a national accredited agency or must obtain this certification within 18 months of date of hire.
• Must complete annual continuing education requirements to maintain Central Service Technician certification.