What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Central Services Technician - UPMC Washington position at UPMC?
**Are you looking to join a fun work environment? Join UPMC Washington as a Certified Central Services Technician (CCST) that assists the professional staff in the provision of patient care and decontamination and sterilization of supplies and equipment used in patient care. The position also controls and issues items used for patient care from the Central Supply Department. Apply today!!**
Responsibilities:
- Uses proper cleanser for cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment used for cleaning contaminated instruments and reusable items.
- Inspects & assembles linen packs, procedure trays, and instrument packs.
- Has knowledge of proper technique and use of all sterilizers.
- Maintains working knowledge of chemical and biological indicators.
- May perform shave preps on surgical patients by designated staff assigned to the Operating Room only.
- May assist with patient transfers.
- Identifies and reports damaged/malfunctioning equipment.
- Receives and checks incoming items from Materials Management.
- Stocks and checks carts.
**May be hired as a Non-Certified Central Services Technician and will be required to be certified within 1 year of hire date.**
Schedule: Must be able to work rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating shifts including: 5:30AM-2PM, 6:30AM-3PM, 9AM-5:30PM, 12PM-8:30PM, 2:30PM-11PM. Will mostly work on the 3rd floor, but can be pulled to any other area as needed based on the needs of the hospital (ex: may at times be pulled ot the 1st floor).
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Certified Central Services Technician by the CBSPD or other nationally recognized certification program in sterile processing and must maintain certification while in this position.
- BLS certification or achievement within thirty (30) days of employment required.
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
- Act 33
- Act 34
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
