Under the direction of the
Director of Surgical Services or Surgical Services Leadership Team the
Sterile Processing Tech demonstrates competence in operation and
documentation of steam and gas sterilizers.
Exhibits knowledge of principles of sterilization and infectious
disease transmission. Demonstrates
knowledge of working safely as it relates to medical processing and
sterilization. Prepares and cares for
the medical instruments and equipment used during endoscopic procedures.
Responsible for maintaining clean examination areas by setting up rooms,
stocking and ordering of equipment and supplies, cleaning instruments and
maintaining GI/Bronchoscopy diagnostic equipment including sterilizing
equipment between patients and adhering to infection control measures. Assists physicians and nurses during exams
or procedures and may also collect stool, urine and other bodily fluid
specimens from patients. Function
under all guidelines as established in the association for the advancement of
medical instrumentation (AAMI).
Education: High school graduate/GED acceptable
Certification by state association of central services technician
required (or must be willing to complete
Certifications within 18 months of accepting position)
CPR
Certification Required
Experience: 1 year experience in acute care setting strongly
preferred with 1 year central processing technician experience with a focus in instrument decontamination and processing within the last 2
years required. Knowledge of
decontamination, processing and sterilization of instruments/supplies,
Knowledge of use of Autoclaves, stem and ETO, Computer skills, knowledge of
keyboard, Microsoft Suite
License and Certifications: Current certification as a Certified Sterile
Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board
for Sterile Processing and Distribution or as a Certified Registered Central
Service Technician (CRCST) by the International Association of Healthcare
Central Service and Material Management or
Must be willing to complete
Certifications within 18 months of accepting position. American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider BCLS required. EMT license, Certified Nursing Assistant
in the State of California or a minimium of 1,000 hours of on the job
training in a similary patient care setting. |
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