Sterile Proc Tech

Overview

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Under supervision, the Sterile Processing Tech Senior ensures all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and ready for use. The Sterile Processing Tech Senior assembles case carts with instruments and supplies according to preference cards. This position serves as a technical resource on processing, sterilization and assembly to Sterile Processing Technicians. The Sterile Processing Tech Senior observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA rules and regulations.

The Sterile Processing Tech Senior maintains a clean and safe environment.

• Assembles and prepares instrument sets and case carts.
• Serves as a technical resource to the Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Decontaminates and sterilizes all instruments and equipment according to procedures.
• Checks inventory levels and assures maintenance of par levels for all instruments and supplies.
• Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines.
• Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
• In the absence of the supervisor, takes a lead role to direct staff and assigns tasks to carry out department needs.

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
  Certification as a Registered Central Sterilization Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech certification CST or TS-C or CORST.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
  Current CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification.
• Experience
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Two (2) or more years as a Sterile Processing Technician or prior experience as a Surgical Technician.
• Experience PREFERRED: N/A.
• Education/training
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Education/training PREFERRED:
  Completion of International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification preparation course.
• Independent action(s) required:
  Assembles and prepares instrument sets and case carts;
  Serves as a technical resource to Sterile Processing Technicians;
  Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment according to procedures;
  Checks inventory levels and maintains par levels;
  Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines;
  Access to medications and related supplies may be required.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
  In the absence of the supervisor, directs staff and assigns tasks to meet department needs.
• Additional position requirements:
  Technicians may rotate shifts including weekends and holidays; shift schedules established with the manager; hours may be adjusted to meet staffing needs.
• Age Specific groups served:
  All.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Lifting 20-50 lbs;
  Prolonged standing;
  Frequent bending;
  Walking;
  Reaching;
  Repetitive motion;
  Mental/Sensory abilities including recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking;
  Emotional capabilities for fast-paced environments, multi-priority workflow, frequent interactions, and adaptability to change.

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