CSP Tech- 3p-11:30p

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CSP Tech receives, decontaminates, and cleans instruments and patient equipment. The role also prepares, wraps, and sterilizes instruments and linen packs, and prepares supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures as needed. The position is at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in the Central Sterile Processing department, with an evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

0–1 year of central supply experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use role-appropriate equipment skillfully, understand its operation, maintain it in working order, troubleshoot problems, use technology to increase productivity, and adapt to new technology.
Document and submit required information and data accurately and on time, using appropriate terminology and required formats.
Receive, clean, and decontaminate patient equipment; test equipment for proper operation 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 each steam sterilizer daily and with each load containing implants, on each Sterrad sterilizer daily, and 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 operating-room case carts by reading pick lists and preparing carts for the next day's schedule and add-on cases.
Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines and perform duties in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and core values.
Complete other required duties and job functions according to departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge through self-education and ongoing educational programs.
Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care based on patients' age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs; for non-clinical areas, complete training and demonstrate age-specific customer service skills.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.