GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Receives, cleans, distributes and stores medical instruments and equipment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transports soiled equipment and performs decontamination and disinfection functions utilizing automated equipment and manual cleaning (25%) Appropriately operates sterilizers in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements and manufacturer's recommendations. (25%) Inspects, audits, and assembles surgical instrument sets and medical devices utilized in the Operating Room and other patient care areas of the hospital. (15%) Inspects, audits, and assembles surgical instrument sets and medical devices utilized in the Operating Room and other patient care areas of the hospital. Assembles surgical case carts accurately and efficiently. (25%) Processes requests for patient care equipment received via computerized system and telephone. (5%) May contact outside vendors for delivery of rental patient care equipment. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of experience in a Central Processing Department. For Central Service Technician (CST) hired after 12/29/2020 -- Employees who practice central sterile by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 are exempt from certification requirements: Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months from hire date Maintain one of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)Preferred
Associate’s Degree Sterile processing or hospital setting experience. Enrollment in a surgical tech / sterile processing program. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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