Central Supply Technician

Performs a variety of instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks according to established department policies and procedures.

• 1. Dissembles, cleans, sterilizes, reassembles and packages sterile supplies according to specifications and/or manufacturer instructions.
  • Follows department procedures to use appropriate sterilization method for various types of instrumentation.
  • Operates washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, heat sealers, and additional equipment during sterilization procedures.
  • Adheres to instrument count sheets for surgical sets and case carts.
  • Covers and rotates trays and sets per sterile storage guidelines.
  • Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures, etc.).
• 2. Retrieves used trays, instruments and equipment from various surgical and clinical hospital areas for decontamination.
• 3. Examines instruments and patient care equipment for cleanliness, proper assembly and functionality.
• 4. Identifies malfunctioning items, records related information, and promptly notifies supervisor or biomedical engineer.
• 5. Receives and fills requisitions from hospital departments and nursing units. Communicates with perioperative staff regarding related instrument needs.
• 6. Transports sterile supplies to assigned surgical and clinical locations.
• 7. Assists in ordering, stocking and maintaining department inventory levels.
• 8. Performs required duties to maintain a contaminant-free work environment.
• 9. Documents and maintains records of daily activities according to department policies and procedures.
• 10. Adheres to AORN, AAMI and Joint Commission standards (e.g. biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring) in the performance of duties.
• 11. Participates in department quality control programs and in-service training, as required.
• 12. Performs related duties, as required.
  * ADA Essential Functions

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Sterile processing certification (CRCST or CSPD) OR provisional certification (CRCST), required.
• Must complete minimum annual continuing education credits required by NY State AND additional continuing education credits required to maintain certification status.
• Prior experience processing surgical information, preferred.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds, required.
• Manual dexterity, ability to stand, bend, lift and/or reach for extended periods of time, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing) and follow oral and/or written instructions, required.