CSP Technician

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing all departments with decontaminated and/or sterile supplies. Responsible for the preparation, maintenance and coordination of surgical case supplies. This role involves ensuring the smooth functioning of the Central Sterile Processing (CSP) area to support Operating Room (OR) staff, monitoring quality testing of sterilizers and instrument loads, and providing services in a cost-effective manner. The position also requires adherence to DCH Standards, including performance, patient and employee satisfaction, financial standards, compliance requirements, and behavioral standards that foster positive relationships and ensure safety for patients, visitors, and employees. Essential job functions must be performed in a manner that identifies and reduces unsafe practices and risks. The role requires the use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet, along with adherence to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.
Must have a good work and attendance record.
Must have keyboard experience and basic computer skills.
Must be able to take call, work weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to work flexible scheduled hours.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.
Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately.
Must be able to receive delegation.
Must be able to perform in exact and accurate manner.
Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting.
Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction.
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and lift.
Must be able to run in an emergency.
Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips.
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Must possess stamina to work prolonged shift.

Nice To Haves

Some college education and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Certification in Central Service or previous experience in sterilization is desirable but not required for initial employment.

Responsibilities

Provision of decontamination and sterilization equipment.
Monitors inventory and availability of routine and special order supplies.
Maintains smooth functioning of area to compliment OR staff.
Monitors quality testing of sterilizers and instrument loads.
Provides services in a cost effective manner.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.