Central Sterile Technician

 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. 

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 

ADA Job Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical Demands: Intermittent lifting and supporting of patients required; must intermittently lift and support up to 100 pounds or more while assisting patients.  Walking, standing, lifting, reaching with hands and arms, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, squatting, handling, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, prolonged sitting, vision, eye-hand coordination, tasting or smelling. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. 
• Communication Skills: Writing, speaking, hearing, reading, interpersonal relationships, receiving instructions, giving instructions. 
• Intellectual Skills: Short and long term memory, abstract reasoning, decision making, directing others, mathematical calculations. 
• Work Situations: Work Situations: Working as part of a group, working with the public, performing a variety of duties. 

Disclaimer: 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, but not all-inclusive of all possible activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. See ADA checklist for specific related criteria.