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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods, as applicable.

• Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets.\u00A0 Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly.\u00A0 Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets\u00A0 and reports any unresolved issues.

• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators.\u00A0 Reprocesses equipment via high level disinfection as appropriate.\u00A0 Loads and operates machinery in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized.

• Properly documents all activities related to instrument/equipment decontamination, assembly, disinfection, and sterilization in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.

• Observe and interpret biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing.\u00A0 Record results and maintains required records. \u00A0Initiates recalls as required.

• Issues items to customers and departments according to established procedures.

• Observes and reports to supervisor any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Is self-directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.

• Models Prisma Health behavior expectations.\u00A0 Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members.\u00A0 Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Job-related coursework: 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 HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) ; 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 HSPA within ONE (1) year of meeting the eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam.\u00A0 Eligibility is defined by HSPA 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.

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Facility

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Share 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.

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods, as applicable.

• Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets.\u00A0 Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly.\u00A0 Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets\u00A0 and reports any unresolved issues.

• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators.\u00A0 Reprocesses equipment via high level disinfection as appropriate.\u00A0 Loads and operates machinery in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized.

• Properly documents all activities related to instrument/equipment decontamination, assembly, disinfection, and sterilization in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.

• Observe and interpret biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing.\u00A0 Record results and maintains required records. \u00A0Initiates recalls as required.

• Issues items to customers and departments according to established procedures.

• Observes and reports to supervisor any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Is self-directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.

• Models Prisma Health behavior expectations.\u00A0 Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members.\u00A0 Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Job-related coursework: 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 HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) ; 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 HSPA within ONE (1) year of meeting the eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam.\u00A0 Eligibility is defined by HSPA 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.

Work Shift

Location

Facility

Department

Share 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.