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

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CSP Tech receives, decontaminates and cleans instruments and patient equipment. The CSP Tech will also prepare, wrap and sterilize instruments and linen packs. Prepare supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

0 - 1 year Central Supply Experience

Responsibilities

Receives, decontaminates and cleans instruments, and patient equipment.
Prepares, wraps and sterilizes instruments and linen packs.
Prepares supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures as needed.
Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
Understands equipment operation.
Maintains equipment in working order.
Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Uses technology to increase productivity.
Adapts to new technology.
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
Uses correct terminology.
Conforms to required style and format.
Cleans and decontaminates patient equipment.
Receives and cleans patient equipment.
Tests equipment to make sure it is working properly.
Reports defective equipment to supervisor.
Cleans, decontaminates and stocks all specialty carts.
Receives and cleans specialty carts.
Checks carts for missing supplies and applies patient charges.
Restocks carts with appropriate supplies.
Performs Biological Testing on steam sterilizers daily and with each load containing implants.
Performs Biological testing on each sterrad sterilizer daily.
Performs Biological testing on ETO machine.
Documents all biological testing performed on each sterilizer.
Cleans GI scopes, Bronchoscopes, etc.
Receives, leak tests, and decontaminates flexible scopes.
Cleans scopes according to manufacturer recommendations.
Processes scopes using AER or Medtricide soaking solution.
Assembles Case Carts for operating room procedures.
Reads case cart pick lists.
Prepares case carts for the next day's schedule and any add-on cases.
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.