Central Sterile Processing Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Manager and according to approved policies and procedures, the incumbent will assemble case carts containing consumable supplies and instrumentation. Post-operative instruments will be clean/decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and stored until ready to be issued. Consumables will be inventoried, stocked and issued as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consistently supports the hospital’s standards, in line with the Mission, Vision and values of St. Joseph Medical Center.

Follows the Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to

prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Promotes a culture of safety for patients and associates through proper identification, proper reporting:

• Expanded hours will allow previously canceled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible.
• Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
• Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Education and Work Experience:

One year experience preferred working with surgical supplies and instruments.

License/Registration/Certification:

Registered Central Service Technician (RCST), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPD) or must complete certification within one year of employment.

Education & Training:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills:

The ability to read and write information communicated via a case cart requisition or count sheet.

Ability to follow verbal orders received on the telephone

Analytical skills are necessary to accurately fill surgical case carts and assemble surgical instrument sets.

Ability to perform basic computer functions.

The ability to stand and walk approximately eighty percent of the shift.

The ability to work with blood and body substances.