CSP Technician

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The CSP Technician I is responsible for decontaminating instruments and equipment. Sterilization of instruments for operative and invasive procedures, according to AORN, AST, CDC, and AMMI guidelines. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Stocks carts with supplies after the cart has been brought to sterile processing for exchange. Responds to instrument and equipment requests from surgery and hospital departments. Performs testing and runs biologicals on sterilizer, documenting accurately. Follows hospital policy and state regulations whenever a discrepancy occurs. Operates all types of sterilizers and decontaminating equipment according to the Manufacturer's instructions. Follows standard precautions when dealing with blood, biohazard material, and body fluids and using personal protective equipment. Collects soiled instruments and equipment from surgery and various units within the hospital. Visually inspects instruments, assuring instruments are clean before they are subjected to the sterilization process. Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts. Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects, and reassembles instrument trays and patient care equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required if Required by Unit

Nice To Haves

1 year Surgery Preferred
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Within One Year Preferred

Responsibilities

Decontaminating instruments and equipment
Sterilization of instruments for operative and invasive procedures, according to AORN, AST, CDC, and AMMI guidelines
Stocks carts with supplies after the cart has been brought to sterile processing for exchange.
Responds to instrument and equipment requests from surgery and hospital departments.
Performs testing and runs biologicals on sterilizer, documenting accurately.
Follows hospital policy and state regulations whenever a discrepancy occurs.
Operates all types of sterilizers and decontaminating equipment according to the Manufacturer's instructions.
Follows standard precautions when dealing with blood, biohazard material, and body fluids and using personal protective equipment.
Collects soiled instruments and equipment from surgery and various units within the hospital.
Visually inspects instruments, assuring instruments are clean before they are subjected to the sterilization process.
Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts.
Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects, and reassembles instrument trays and patient care equipment.