Central Sterile Technician - KCH

Knox Community Hospital • Mount Vernon, OH • 1h ago

Central Sterile Technician Knox Community Hospital

CareerDepartment - Central Sterile Shift - Mon-Fri 12PM to 8:30PM ($2.50 shift differential) Status - Full Time AverageWeeklyHours - 40 hours

JOB SUMMARY

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, scanning, storage, and distribution of reusable instrumentation and equipment. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/ accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards (i.e.: OSHA, CDC, AAMI, AORW, IAHCSMM and The Joint Commission).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstration of self-motivation, efficient and effective work habits.

Knowledge of safety standards and performance requirements on instruments and equipment.

Successful completion of mandatory requirements including unit proficiencies/ competencies.

Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.

Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication.

Demonstration of positive customer service.

Must be attentive to details, reliable, and able to effectively prioritize work.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE

Basic computer literacy (keyboarding; order entry; word processing).

Knowledge of and skill in identification of all instrumentation/equipment in the Central Sterile Department.

Capability of operating sterilizers and other equipment used in the reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains self-control under stressful situations and workload pressures without exhibiting negative behaviors.

Demonstrates competency to identify all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to surgical services.

Monitors the usage of all supplies in the Central Sterile area and adjusts par levels as needed.

Performs decontamination, cleaning, reprocessing and sterilizing duties according to standards and manufacturer's recommendations.

Maintains a clean work area.

Identifies, inspects, orders, receives, processes, stores, disassembles, cleans, decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes and distributes sterile instruments.

Properly loads and unloads sterilized items.

Maintains accurate sterilization records.

Reprocesses endoscopes according to manufacturer's recommendations.

Performs routine biological testing of sterilization equipment.

Verifies functionality of instruments; requisitions for repairs or replacement with Department Director approval, and removes defective instruments from service.

Tracks instrumentation out for repair and collaborates with Perioperative Supply and Equipment Specialist to arrange loaner equipment as necessary.

In-services and acts a resource to staff regarding new instruments.

Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/ emergency procedures and responds appropriately.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division, and unit standards of care and policies and procedures.

Utilizes measures to

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