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Job Summary
Performs duties in Central Sterile Processing Department in Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection relating to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment to be used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments, supplies and equipment; sorts and inspects for damage and reports needed repairs. Selects the mode of decontamination best suited for items on hand. Assembles, prepares and packages instrument trays, surgical instruments, equipment, and specialty items. Determines the appropriate sterilization or disinfection method and follows appropriate steps for reprocessing. Follows strict documentation guidelines for tray management, biological/chemical test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing steps.Accountabilities
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Job-related coursework beyond high school: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
No experience is required.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure
Certification as either:
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Svc Material Mgt); OR
CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) is preferred
Applicants without sterile processing certification are required to obtain CRCST certification via IAHCSMM within ONE (1) year of meeting the eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam. Eligibility is defined by IAHCSMM as "10 weeks (400 hours) experience" in a Sterile Processing hospital setting.
Current incumbents of this job role, as of November 1, 2020, must obtain CRCST or CSPDT certification by December 31, 2021.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of the education requirement only, will accept High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
Other Required Skills and Experience
N/A
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)Location
Patewood Memorial HospitalFacility
1046 Patewood HospitalDepartment
10468007 Central Sterile-PMHShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$33k-42k (estimate)
06/19/2024
06/18/2024
prismahealth.org
COLUMBIA, SC
15,000 - 50,000
2017
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
SHARON HUNDLEY
<$5M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Prisma Health is a non-profit organization that owns and operates a network of hospitals, healthcare and diagnostic centers.