Processing Technician - Processing​/Req

Central Processing Technician - Central Processing - Full Time/Days - Req#

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Brief Description

Under the supervision of the Central Processing Manager, performs the duties of a Central Processing Technician and accepts and performs a wide variety of duties requiring a high degree of accuracy; provides technical and clerical assistance in planning, organizing, and controlling the workflow in order to maintain the services provided by the department.

• General Duties
• Assembles (according to Physicians Preference Cards) and transports case carts to area of use
• Decontaminates, prepares, assembles, stores, and dispenses reusable equipment, inspects, prepares, assembles and wraps instrument trays
• Operates sterilization equipment
• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Maintains and monitors established quality control systems (Biological, chemical, mechanical)
• Orders, receives, inventories, stores, and dispenses sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment
• Maintains aseptic working conditions within the department by daily cleaning and disinfecting of work surfaces
• Answers and places telephone calls to and from customers
• Decontaminates reusable equipment by use of manufacturers’ recommendations
• Assists in orientation and on-the-job training of new personnel
• Assists in the maintenance of records, reports, and department statistics
• Assists in monitoring quality control within the department
• Assists with inventory and ordering of stock and non-stock items

• Other miscellaneous duties as required.

• Knowledge
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  Knowledge of medical terminology and/or medical products/Surgical Instrumentation, generally acquired through one year of hospital experience at AVMC or a facility of comparable size and scope of service
• Skills
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  Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Abilities
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  Ability and willingness to assume additional departmental responsibilities such as orientation and on-the-job training of new personnel; monitoring ongoing quality control measures; administering and monitoring projects within the department; learning basic Central Processing skills; learning inventory skills; communicating effectively with internal and external customers

• Patients Come First – We listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• Accountability & Ownership – We fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• Teamwork – We build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• Integrity & Honesty – We tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• Excellence – We take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• Initiative & Innovation – Our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve problems, make timely decisions, and add value.
• Tenderness & Compassion – We have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

• Education
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  High school graduate or GED is required.
• Experience
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  Minimum six months experience in Central Processing and/or successful completion of course work leading to certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Surgical Technologist required. One or more years Central Processing experience preferred. Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year.

• Central Service Certification is preferred

• Adhere to AVMC Attendance and Punctuality Policy, Leaves of Absence Policy, PTO Policy, and department dress code
• Organize work and establish priorities; follow telephone etiquette; communicate effectively; maintain professionalism under pressure
• Maintain confidentiality of patients, hospital and department information
• Follow safety rules and…