Central Sterile Technician I

at  Berkshire Health Systems

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

A sterile processing technician works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, or clean all laboratory or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The sterile processing technician ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

EXPERIENCE:

• None Required.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• High School Graduate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

CS Tech I

DUTIES: IV

Surgical Instruments.
Advanced Surgical Instruments.
Subject matter expert for service line or operational specialty.
OR / CS liaison, mitigating OR issues.
Decontamination.
Laparoscopic Specialty
Collaborate with OR specialist case needs.
Facilitate OR OTS and TOT.
Wrapping / Packaging
Orthopedic Surgical Core.
Inventory, organize, and maintain backup instruments.
Guide CS staff in triage.
Sterilization
General Surgical Core
Collaborate with the OR service line specialist and vendors regarding service specific loaners.
Oversee processing areas for staff compliance and safety.
Emergency Trays
Sterile Storage and Supplies.
Precept new staff in specialty.
Oversee new staff orientation and provide feedback.
Floor Trays
Case Carts
GHX training and access.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Procedure Carts
Other CS processing departments.
Inventory, order, and stock supplies as operational specialist.
Monitor documentation.