What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Sterilization Technician position at OakLeaf Surgical Hospital?
Application Deadline : 03 / 08 / 2025
Job Summary :
The Central Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring proper care, sterilization, packaging, and disbursement of hospital equipment and supplies. The Central Processing Technician demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique.
Hours :
1.0 FTE - 40 Hours Per Week
Evening Shifts
Essential Job Functions :
Cleans instruments according to manufacturer's directions to prepare them for sterilization
Collects and / or receives linen, trays, and other supplies used in daily operation of a hospital and disposes of according to standard protocols
Operates and maintains steam autoclaves and immediate use steam sterilizers and maintains daily logs
Packages and wraps equipment and supplies in accordance with prescribed sterile procedures
Organizes and assembles routine and specialty surgical instrument trays
Keeps records of all quality checks and participates in quality assurance activities as assigned
Starts equipment and observes gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is functioning properly
Reports defective equipment to materials management and immediate supervisor in a timely fashion
Checks sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated
Maintains storage rooms in a neat and orderly manner according to regulatory guidelines
Maintains and distributes an adequate supply of instruments
Makes sound clinical decisions affecting the operations in central processing
Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability :
Certification with the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management is preferred, or must be obtained within one year of hire
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
Previous experience working in a hospital environment is preferred
Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them
Benefits :
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
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