Sterile Processing Technician - FT - Evening Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The work involves performing functions related to infection control such as cleaning, assembling, inspecting and sterilizing instruments and medical equipment for the Operating Room (“OR”) at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. In addition to providing sterile products, the incumbent also delivers specimens to pathology and the blood bank, transports patients and prepares the OR for receiving the patient which includes setting up case carts for daily OR schedules. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-level personnel. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
Must apply for the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) exam within two (2) months of the date he/she completes four hundred (400) hours of work as a Sterile Processing Technician
Possession of a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Certification as issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within eighteen (18) months of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment
Possession of a Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) Certification as issued by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) within eighteen (18) months of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment
Good knowledge of various decontamination and sterilization techniques
Good knowledge of hospital supplies used for patient care
Working knowledge of common terminology used to describe hospital supplies
Working knowledge of inventory control
Ability to operate various sterilization and decontamination equipment
Ability to read and understand written material
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to use a computer
Initiative
Good judgment
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Inspects, cleans, sterilizes and assembles surgical instruments, trays/sets and other medical equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and techniques
Operates sterilization and decontamination equipment
Maintains logs and records relating to sterilization process
Delivers trays, supplies and equipment to OR; removes dirty carts from OR and takes to decontamination area
Fills orders for medical equipment/supplies
Distributes and picks-up equipment, instruments and other medical supplies to and from various locations throughout the hospital
Performs quality control through daily testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly
Inspects instruments for sharpness and proper function; oils and lubricates as needed
Utilizes a computer to generate preference cards for setting up case carts, completing case cart accountability sheets and access various tracking systems
Maintains and replenishes supplies and equipment for the OR
Removes out dated materials; places orders for supplies and receives and stores supplies
Transports patients to and from the OR in accordance with OR policy; cares for patients’ personal belongings
Delivers specimens to proper areas as requested
Assists in keeping the OR and Prep & Pak work areas clean and organized