CERTIFIED TECH - CENTRAL SUPPLY

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Central Sterile Processing (CSP) Technician/Central Service Aide/Scope Technician is directly responsible to the Director of Surgical Services for processing and delivering patient care equipment and supplies to patient care areas as well as the disassembling, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and storing of instrumentation, trays, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedures and aseptic technique.  The Central Sterile Processing Technician/Aide is also responsible for operation and testing of the operation of sterilizers.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

        Central Service Aide (Has not yet achieved Central Service Certification):

• Graduate of High School or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a health care facility is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write legibly and understand instructions and names of technical instruments and supplies.
• Must receive certification within 24 months of hire.

       Central Sterile Processing Technician (Has achieved Central Service Certification-must maintain  

       Current certification throughout tenure in the CSP Department

• Graduate of High School or equivalent.

• One year of experience in a health care facility is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write legibly and understand instructions and names of technical instruments and supplies.
• Prior Central Sterile Processing work experience preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, Infection Prevention and workflow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care.

Central Sterile Processing Scope Technician (Has achieved Central Service Certification-must

maintain current certification throughout tenure in CSP Department)

• Graduate of High School or equivalent.

• One year of experience in a health care facility is preferred.
• Must achieve scope technician certification within 1 year from CSP certification achievement. .
  • CFER-Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Certification (CBSPD) or
  • CER-Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Certification (IAHCSMM).
• Must be able to read, write legibly and understand instructions and names of technical instruments and supplies.
• Prior Central Sterile Processing work experience preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, Infection Prevention and workflow principles and requirements, equipment and supply processing; demonstrates and exercises responsible judgment to provide necessary supplies and equipment for patient care.