1 Sterile Processing Technician / Central Services Technician Job in Charles, IA
Floyd County Medical Center is Hiring a Sterile Processing Technician / Central Services Technician Near Charles, IA
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Department: Sterile Processing / Central Services
Hours: Fulltime (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per biweekly pay period) – M-F 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with 30- minute meal period
Description:
Position Overview:
The Sterile Processing Technician performs technical duties involving all aspects of sterile processing including: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, distribution of sterile medical devices, as well as, tracking inventory, stocking, and distribution of medical supplies. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the Operating Room (OR) trays being properly assembled and assures that all the instruments necessary to do a procedure are ready for use. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible under the direction of the Surgical Services Director for instrument inventory, vendor trays, ordering, and repair of instruments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs the day-to-day cleaning of instruments and equipment that needs to be cleaned, wrapped, sterilized and/or high level disinfected.
- Disassembles instruments and equipment for manual cleaning, use of the automatic washer, and use of Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER).
- Tests and cleans the sterilizers, washers, and records outcomes.
- Knows and uses chemical and biological indicators, maintains records as applicable.
- Uses functional workflow patterns to create and maintain physical separation between decontamination and sterilization areas
- Cleaning and decontamination area
- Preparation and packaging
- Sterilization processing
- Sterile storage or point of use
- Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required such as gowns, gloves, and face masks.
- Follows manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFUs).
- Transports contaminated and clean items per policy/procedure.
- Implements corrective measures when sterile processing deviates from norm.
- Uses steam, hydrogen peroxide, immediate use sterilization, and is able to read and interpret results cycle results.
- Assists with ordering and restocking of OR and Same Day Surgery areas.
- Assist with inventory pull for scheduled or add-on surgical cases.
- Maintains knowledge of infection control policy/procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Experience Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year experience in a hospital-related field that would provide a background in medical environment or sterile technique as it applies to medical supplies and equipment.
- Proficient knowledge of sterilization processes.
- Ability to successfully complete required certification program.
Additional Qualifications:
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate in English fluently.
- Integrity and ability to work independently. Initiative to take on tasks without being told.
- Extremely strong attention to detail.
- Adaptive to change, embraces change with optimism.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently.
- Exceptional organization skills.
- Ability to function promptly and properly under stressful conditions.
- Ability to operate technologies and equipment associated with this position.
- Ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours if needed.
Licensure/Certification Required:
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA, formerly IAHCSMM) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred upon hire or must be credentialed within 24-months of hire. Other related certifications may be considered.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
- Sit: Constant
- Stand: Constant
- Walk: Frequent
- Lift:
- 10 pounds: Frequent
- 25 pounds: Frequent
- 50 pounds*: Occasionally
- 75 pounds*: Never
- Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
- Carry:
- 10 pounds: Frequent
- 25 pounds: Frequent
- 50 pounds*: Occasionally
- 75 pounds*: Never
- Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
- Push/Pull:
- 10 pounds: Frequent
- 25 pounds: Frequent
- 50 pounds*: Occasionally
- 75 pounds*: Never
- Greater than 100 pounds*: Never
- Squat/Kneel/Crouch: Frequent
- Climb: Occasionally
- Balance: Occasionally
- Twist: Occasionally
- Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
- Crawl: Occasionally
- Grasp/Grip: Frequent
- Talk: Frequent
- Hear: Frequent
- See: Constant
- Anything greater than 50 pounds- assist of two or more, or mechanical lift are required.
Environmental Factors:
- May be exposed to communicable diseases due to working in a health care environment.
- Works in a well-illuminated climate-controlled environment.
- Moderate noise level when machines/equipment in use but typically quiet environment.
- May come in contact with blood and other body fluids.
- May come in contact with hazardous chemicals and harsh cleaning agents.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to: Surgical Services Director
Employees supervised: None
Job Summary
Full Time
$33k-41k (estimate)
05/27/2024
07/25/2024
fcmhosp.com
Nashua, IA
50 - 100
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