JOB SUMMARY:

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. Delivers and picks up equipment as needed. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Follows standards as set forth by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM).
Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.
• Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift, and records results in the appropriate log.
• Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to Central Sterile Supervisor.
• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
• Processes all items appropriately using either ethylene oxide or steam sterilization.
• Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to the Central Service, as requested.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.
• Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks Central Service’s dispensing racks.
• Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.
• Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
• Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department.
• Restocks patient care unit supply carts and reconciles charges if necessary. If needed, makes out lost charge sheet and gives to the Nurse Manager.
• Responsible for stocking all supply carts on the nursing units.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Cleans all forms of scopes by hand and utilizes the medivator process to clean scopes in high level disinfection manner.
• Help order supplies to maintain appropriate supply levels, facilities patient flow and turnover.
• Attend any other duties that are assigned. Helping other departments when asked.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Behavioral Attributes
The following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, concern for order, flexibility, initiative, self-confidence, customer service oriented, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, analytical thinking and information seeking.
Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience

• Will work to obtain registered central service technician certification within 12 months of employment.

Required Skills

• Has strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization preferred.

STATEMENT OF OTHER DUTIES

This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Essential Functions

• Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.
• Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift, and records results in the appropriate log.
• Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to Central Sterile Supervisor.
• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
• Processes all items appropriately using either ethylene oxide or steam sterilization.
• Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to the Central Service, as requested.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.
• Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks Central Service’s dispensing racks.
• Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation and special procedure items.
• Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization. Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
• Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department.
• Restocks patient care unit supply carts and reconciles charges if necessary. If needed, makes out lost charge sheet and gives to the Nurse Manager.
• Responsible for stocking all supply carts on the nursing units.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Cleans all forms of scopes by hand and utilizes the medivator process to clean scopes in high level disinfection manner.
• Help order supplies to maintain appropriate supply levels, facilities patient flow and turnover.
• Attend any other duties that are assigned. Helping other departments when asked