Duties
- Cleans, assembles, performs minor repairs and wraps trays of surgical instruments, equipment and specialty supplies for sterilization.
- Disassembles, sorts, cleans, inspects and processes surgical instruments and equipment.
- Collects reusable items from, and dispenses supplies to points of use.
- Maintains, stores, and inventories surgical supplies.
- Operates ultrasonic and utility washers and performs specified daily maintenance tasks on the equipment.
- Operates sterilization equipment and performs specified daily maintenance tasks.
- Performs record keeping duties of the sterilization process for Joint Commission requirements.
Qualifications
Required: Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
Sterile Supply Tech I: Either successful completion of a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians AND current certification by a nationally accredited central sterile technician credentialing organization as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or a substantially equivalent credential. OR Ability to obtain required certification within 18 months of hiring date.
Sterile Supply Tech II: Successful completion of a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians, AND current certification by a nationally accredited central sterile technician credentialing organization as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician, Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician or a substantially equivalent credential, AND either one year of permanent service as a Teaching Hospital Sterile Supply Technician 1 or one year of experience in cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical supplies and equipment in a healthcare facility.
Must provide evidence of having successfully passed a nationally accredited central service technician exam and hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential.
Preferred: High School Diploma. Previous experience working in a hospital setting, and/or with the patient population. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization. Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
