What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Sterile Technician position at WMC Health?
Job Details : Job Summary
- The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for the centralized cleaning, decontamination, storage, processing, assembling, issuance and preparation of medical / surgical supplies and equipment. The technician must perform tasks quickly and efficiently, paying close attention to detail and understanding the principles involved in each task performed. The Technician also performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of hospital patients, medical staff and personnel.
Responsibilities
Cleans all reusable patient care items returned from nursing and special care units according to Central Service procedure manual.
Follows prescribed procedures in preparation and assembly of reusable sets of instruments and equipment used in patient care units, surgical services, radiology room, emergency room, etc.
Maintains Central Service inventory of sterile items on shelves. Checks outdates weekly.
Assists in data collection in cooperating with quality insurance.
Qualifications / Requirements
Central Service or Operating Room experience preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution(CBSPD) required
Knowledge and understanding of basic principles of asepsis, simple chemistry, simple biology desirable.
About Us :
MidHudson Regional Hospital
MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley's most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area's only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.
