Central Sterile Technician

Job Summary: 

Assists in the Central Sterile Reprocessing department with maintaining the care of and availability of supplies/instrumentation for scheduled surgical cases.  Participates in Quality Improvement activities. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Not Applicable 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To provide the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and packaging of surgical instruments, linens, medical/surgical materials and equipment. 
• Provides technical information, support and education to staff, physicians and ancillary staff 
• Completes documentation as required 
• Identifies and communicates service needs to appropriate personnel 
• Assists with the organization/stocking of supplies/instruments required for surgical procedures 
• Assists in Materials Management (receiving, stocking, ordering, etc.) when requested 
• Troubleshoots and responds to electrical/mechanical emergencies in Central Sterile 
• Adheres to standards/principles of CS/OSHA, AORN, AAMI, as well as facility policy and procedure 
• Practices principles/techniques of Universal Precautions, infection control and safety, and fire/emergency 
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities 
• Implements current, cost-effective methods/technologies to improve efficiency and productivity 
• Maintains inventory of sterilized items within surgical services and nursing units 
• Attends a minimum of two (2) educational programs in addition to all mandatory programs 
• Identifies self-learning needs and communicates these needs to the Director of Supply Chain or designee annually 
• Recommends in-service programs 
• Reviews and has working knowledge of manuals and web-based systems on how to operate and care for all equipment and instrumentation 
• Participates in the operation and monitoring of daily testing functions and recording of auto clave sterilizing equipment 
• Protects confidentiality; provides information on a need-to-know basis 
• Assists team members as need arises 
• Maintains working knowledge of facility computer software programs 
• Performs other related and/or required duties 
• Will cross train and share responsibilities with other areas including processing scopes and assisting with endoscopy   
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to meet required performance standards 

 Required Skills and Responsibilities: 

• Not Applicable 

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 
• Central Sterile Technician Certification required. Per AAMI guidelines, certification must be achieved within two years from date of hire and maintained throughout employment.  
• At least One (1) year CSR experience preferred 
• Knowledge of AAMI standards/guidelines; Knowledge of CSR/OSHA regulations and application to the OR setting