CSP Tech- Mon-Fri 3p-11:30p

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

About The Position

The CSP Tech receives, decontaminates, and cleans instruments and patient equipment. The role also includes preparing, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments and linen packs, and preparing supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures as needed. The position is full-time at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, with a Monday–Friday schedule listed as 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Demonstrated technical skill using equipment appropriate to the role.
Ability to meet documentation, training, competency, and departmental policy requirements.

Nice To Haves

0–1 year of central supply experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Receive, decontaminate, and clean instruments and patient equipment; test equipment to confirm it is working and report defective equipment to a supervisor.
Clean, decontaminate, and stock specialty carts; check for missing supplies, apply patient charges, and restock carts with appropriate supplies.
Perform and document biological testing on steam sterilizers, including daily and implant-related testing; perform daily testing on Sterrad sterilizers and testing on the ETO machine.
Receive, leak-test, decontaminate, and clean GI scopes, bronchoscopes, and other flexible scopes according to manufacturer recommendations; process scopes using an AER or Medtricide soaking solution.
Assemble case carts for operating room procedures using pick lists, preparing carts for the next day's schedule and add-on cases.
Prepare, wrap, and sterilize instruments and linen packs, and prepare supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures as needed.
Use and maintain role-appropriate equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and adapt to new technology.
Document and submit required information accurately and on time, using appropriate terminology and required formats.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines, policies, procedures, and core values; complete other required duties.
Maintain current knowledge, attend staff meetings and mandatory training, and complete in-services and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care appropriate to patients’ age, sex, weight, and needs; for non-clinical work, demonstrate age-specific customer service skills.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.