What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician (FT) position at Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital?
Sterile Processing Technician (Full-Time)
We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community, and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.
The Central Processing Department Technician is responsible for cleaning, assembling and sterilizing all equipment, supplies and/or instruments. The Central Processing Department Technician is responsible for helping to maintain the supplies inventory.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community, and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.
The Central Processing Department Technician is responsible for cleaning, assembling and sterilizing all equipment, supplies and/or instruments. The Central Processing Department Technician is responsible for helping to maintain the supplies inventory.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cleans and decontaminates patient use items by taking apart instruments, rinsing and soaking instruments and using washing/sterilization equipment.
- Checks all sterilization equipment for proper maintenance and functioning.
- Assembles, packages and/or terminally sterilizes patient use items.
- Assists operating rooms as needed for turn-over between cases.
- Keeps required records such as diagnostic chemical and biological testing records. Reports any “positive” Biological Results to team leader.
- Wears proper PPE as required for potential exposure.
- Performs required environmental and/or equipment maintenance procedures.
- Removes soiled linen and trash as needed.
- Replace needle boxes and place filled needle boxes in soiled/trash room.
- Has knowledge of sterilizing devices at the Center.
- Clean and flash instruments between cases as needed.
- Maintain instruments by properly assembling, drying and processing according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Notifies Manager of instrument purchases or repairs to adequately maintain instruments to meet department demands.
- Stock supply carts in all O.R.’s as needed.
- Check thermometers in refrigerators and warmers and document appropriately.
- Stock linen carts and warmers.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- One year sterilization experience preferred
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred
- Must be able to adapt to repetitive, short cycle operations
- Must be able to organize and prioritize work
- Must have some mechanical ability to operate large equipment, to disassemble and assemble instruments, and have some familiarity with surgical instrumentation
- Must be able to work well with others
