Central Sterile Technician

Central Sterile Supply Cleans, packages, sterilize, and stores the supplies, instruments, and equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school education or its equivalent required.

2. One or more years experience in central processing functions preferred.

3. Certification required.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong verbal communication skills.

2. Strong organizational skills, detail oriented.

3. Constant and frequent judgment and response

4. Excellent interpersonal skills – must be able to work independently and as a team member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Require high level of visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care activities.

2. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs.

3. Ability to stand for long periods, occasional overhead and low reaching.

4. Occasionally exert force up to 50lbs, frequently up to 20 lbs, and constantly up to 10lbs.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Works with the Center’s clinical and non-clinical staff, physicians, patients, patients family/significant others, consultants, and vendors (in-services on supplies or equipment).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Center.

a. Supports, and performs according to, approved policies and procedures.

b. Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-operative process.

c. Considers patients rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.

2. Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Continuous Quality Assurance/Risk Management Program.

a. Supports Continuous Quality Assurance/Risk Management and participates in programs directed to patient and staff safety.

b. Contributes to the quality management process, identifies role and contributions to functional teams.

c. Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.

3. Communicates and interacts effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

a. Interactions are respectful and courteous.

b. Assist others with their questions or needs.

c. Provide excellent customer service to all patients, families/significant others, co-workers, managers, physicians, consultants, and vendors.

d. Communicates effectively and professionally, using a translator when necessary.

e. Documents that information, received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.

4. Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.

a. Participates in committees, conferences, and quality management activities.

b. Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.

c. Objectively evaluates suggestions or criticisms and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.

d. Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, in-services, workshops, seminars, and conferences according to job responsibilities and Center requirements.

5. Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.

a. Reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to Center policy.

b. Observes safety measures in performance of job duties and responsibilities.

c. Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure.

d. Maintains a clean and orderly central processing work area.

6. Interacts appropriately with various age groups.

a. Provides equipment and supplies appropriate to the patient’s age group.

b. Considers age-specific patient requirements when responding to emergency situations.

7. Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures.

a. Cleans / decontaminates each item according to manufacturer’s instructions.

b. Verifies that each item is in good working condition; lubricates items when needed and inspects instruments under a microscope for damage and defects.

c. Sorts and arranges items into correct trays and wraps tray and individual items according to Center policy.

d. Accurately labels each item according to Center policy.

8. Correctly operates sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and other equipment for processing items.

a. Positions items correctly in sterilizer and selects proper cycle; seeks assistance when needed.

b. Checks indicators for proper functioning.

c. Performs required biological monitoring tests on all sterilizers according to Center policy.

d. Maintains availability of supplies for recording continuity during sterilization process.

e. Cleans sterilizers according to Center policy.

9. Maintains inventory levels and accurate records.

a. Performs weekly inspections of all sterile items in the Center and checks for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary.

b. Places items in correct location.

c. Maintains adequate inventory supplies for the sterile processing area.

d. Maintains and updates the instrument tray inventory list.

e. Maintains current information regarding routine preference cards.

f. Accurately documents count of items sent to and returned by the laundry service.

10. Performs other duties as directed by the O.R. supervisor or administrator.

Pay: $29.67 - $32.53 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Syosset, NY 11791 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Syosset, NY 11791: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $33