Central Sterile Tech - Full Time

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Purpose is to prepare, track, and sterilize equipment and instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares sterile trays and supplies for all areas of the hospital and outside physician facilities.Assists internal and external customers.Sorts, loads, unloads and decontaminates equipment and instruments according to hospital procedure.  Assembles trays, basin sets, packages, instruments and equipment and prepares them for sterilization.  Performs quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.  Inspects equipment, instruments and packaging for cleanliness, defects and/or malfunctions.Documents sterilization cycle.Labels products with sterilization date.Performs other duties as assigned or required by supervisor.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Uses PPE appropriately.
2.    Transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures.
3.    Organizing, containing, transporting contaminated instruments/equipment.
4.    Use of sterilization supplies, equipment and instruments.
5.    Sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments.
6.    Wrapping and repackaging of instruments for sterilization.
7.    Identifying and arranging instruments in surgical trays.
8.    Possess knowledge of decontamination procedures in OR and other necessary departments throughout the hospital and outside facilities.
9.    Order and restock necessary supplies to be used in Central Sterilization
10.    Verifies the content, quantity and condition of instruments and equipment.
11.    Performs routine custodial duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
12.    Disassembly and reassembly of instruments/equipment for decontamination.
13.    Monitor the sterilization process and inspect sterilized items.
14.    Daily sterilizer maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and report equipment failure to supervisor.
15.    Completes counts sheets accurately.
16.    Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with others.
 

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.    Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:

•    Floor to waist - 40 pounds
•    14” to waist - 40 pounds
•    Waist to shoulder - 25 pounds
•    Shoulder to overhead - 25 pounds
•    Carry 40 pounds 30 feet
•    Push 40 pounds 30 feet
•    Pull 40 pounds 10 feet

2.    Able to stand for long periods of time.
3.    Withstand exposure to high temperatures.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Infection Preventionist.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1.    Certification from CBSPD within the first year of employment.
2.    Knowledge of or willingness to learn all facets of the decontamination and sterilization process.
3.    Must complete all continuing education presented.
4.    Good manual dexterity.
5.    Knowledge of or willingness to learn use of all equipment used for decontamination and sterilization.

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category I – Maximal Risk – This job exposes you to potential blood, body fluids and tissues on a routine basis.  It is recommended that you receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. 
 

Salary : $16 - $22