Central Sterile Technician

As a Central Service Technician, you will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, assembled, and maintained. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will contribute to the smooth operation of the surgery center.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to become a valuable member of our team.

Job Summary

The central service technician performs a wide array of duties to provide sterile instrumentation and trays to the Surgery Center. Works under the direction of the Clinical Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Wears Protective Attire (PPE)- Standard Precautions
• Decontaminates and inspects surgical instruments
• Transports Equipment and Supplies as needed between departments
• Operates Steris Sonic Washes, Washer/Decontaminator, Amsco 600 Autoclaves, and V-Pro Low Temp Sterilizer.
• Maintains equipment as per manufactures instructions
• Chooses proper decontamination equipment per manufactures instructions
• Arranges instruments, trays, and basins to facilitate proper cleaning
• Selects proper cycle per manufactures instructions
• Cleans and decontaminates reusable patient equipment
• Cleans all surfaces with approved solution
• Inspects electrical cords for fraying or other safety hazards
• Ensures component parts are returned with equipment
• Removes any damaged equipment requiring safety checks for use
• Reassembles equipment and places in proper storage area
• Assembles instrument trays
• Visually examines instruments for remaining debris
• Visually examines instruments for functionality
• Arranges instruments to allow sterilant penetration
• Ensures instrument tray in complete
• Order instruments or send out for repairs as needed
• Wraps instrument tray or places instruments in proper sterilization container
• Uses proper size and type of sterilization wrap
• Inserts chemical indicator/integrator in tray
• Performs proper wrapping and taping technique
• Records pertinent information on autoclavable tape/form
• Affixes load sticker to wrapped tray or container
• Prepares all rerun instruments for day
• Operates sterilizers per department procedure
• Loads sterilizer rack in manner to allow sterilant penetration and moisture removal
• Records load contents on sterilizer card/form
• Places biological indicator in required sterilizer loads
• Selects proper cycle per manufactures instructions
• Examines sterilizer printout to ensure mechanical parameters of sterilization are met
• Allows adequate time for proper cooling of sterilizer contents prior to removal from chamber
• Unloads sterilizer contents and places in proper storage area
• Performs biological monitoring and recordkeeping of sterilization cycles (steam, v-pro, etc)
• Interprets and logs biological results in a timely manner
• Organizes all paperwork daily for end of month or other regulatory reporting
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Functions

• Assures adequate stock is maintained
• Puts linen away
• Stocks warmers
• Conducts soiled pick-up rounds as appropriate.
• Retrieves soiled/used equipment and instruments
• Conducts biological testing for SPD on a daily basis
• Tests unit in SPD
• Completes and maintains records
• Prepares loan/consign instruments.
• Receives/documents items.
• Inspects/decontaminated instruments.
• Assembles appropriate instrumentation.
• Sterilizes/delivers to OR for use.
• Delivers additional trays and supplies to O.R.
• Performs housekeeping functions - keeps area neat and organized.
• Retrieves soiled carts/instruments following the procedures from the OR
• Cleans sterilizer chambers and carts as set forth in policy
• Cases
• Pick cases including add-ons
• Organize case supplies and equipment for use by the OR Circulator and Technician
• Follow chain of care for communication of issues
• Assist with room turnover between cases

Required Qualifications

• One (1)- three (3) years of Central Service experience.
• CRCST and/or a Surgical Technician background.
• OR Surgical Scrub experience a plus!

License, Certification & Clearances

• As of September 1, 2017, any new or transferred employee must currently hold or obtain within 18 months of employment one of the following certifications: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or International Association for HealthCare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM).
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

If you are dedicated to ensuring the highest levels of safety and quality in patient care, we invite you to apply today to join our exceptional team at Aestique!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25