Certified Sterile Processing Technician

1 month ago

Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States tapwage Full time
Details

  • Signon bonus: Up to $7,500.00
  • Department: Sterile Processing
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week, Evening Shift, 3:00pm 11:30pm, rotating shifts every 3rd weekend
  • Hospital: Ascension Genesys Hospital
  • Location: Grand Blanc, MI
Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

  • Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical instruments and supplies for surgery. Serves as contact person for Operating Room personnel in need of instruments and supplies. Develop strong knowledge of core specialty with secondary experience in other cores.

Functions as resource in the department and coordinates the trial, purchase and building of new and/or revised instrument sets, responsible for consignment/loaner tray build.

Performs a variety of Central Processing Department (CPD)

Technician service duties such as, but not limited to:
washing, (re)assembling and (re)wrapping instruments,

equipment and supplies for sterilization; operating sterilizing equipment; dispensing various supplies and equipment; dispensing various supplies and equipment upon request; maintaining inventories; confirming that patient charges/credits are processed correctly; basic computer data

input to send messages, work orders, etc. Prioritizes workflow effectively, responding to routine and emergency user requests. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe facility. Performs other related duties as requested by authorized personnel.

  • Double checks for complete case carts and that appropriate loaner trays are on correct case carts. Ensures that the first scheduled case of the day goes ontime from CPD responsibility end, and will be held responsible for any case not starting on time.
  • Demonstrate effective and thorough communication with CPD Staff, Operating Room (OR) suites, and OR/CPD management. Functions as resource in the department and provides coverage to all service lines in times of need and as assigned by supervisor.
  • Function as point of contact for assigned service lines, and is the CPD to OR Liaison for all issues related to the CPD. Maintains service line onhand carts located in OR Cores.
  • Participate in projects that improve work efficiency. Assists surgeons, RNs, and Surgical Technicians to provide correct instrumentation and equipment for quality patient care.
  • Wash, reassemble and rewrap used instruments, instrument sets, supplies and equipment for sterilization.
  • Reprocess outdated and appropriate contaminated items.
  • Operate steam sterilizers and other processing equipment.
  • Mark packages to be sterilized with expiration dates.
  • Ensure all processed and stored supplies conform to required sanitary/sterile conditions. Returns damaged contaminated items for processing.
  • Assist with ordering and storage of supplies.
  • Clean and dusts work areas, shelves, sinks, equipment, etc. as requested.
  • Notifie supervisor of equipment and supply problems.
  • Maintain various records and logs.
  • Essential FunctionsMust:
  • be physically able to lift at least 50 pounds, and able to hear bells, beeps, whistles, buzzers and pages.
  • Be able to communicate by phone, in person, in writing and by computer with various Medical Center personnel and/or general public.
  • Be able to accept and follow instruction.
  • Be able to plan, organize and prioritize a days activity; must be able to handle interruptions and return to plan.
  • Possess a high degree of hand/eye coordination.
  • Be able to use Rolling carts of various sizes, and able to supply deliveries by elevator and stairs.
  • Be able to follow and comply with Medical Center and department policies & procedures.
  • Be able to maintain written records.
  • Be able to give attention to detail for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to assemble instrument trays accurately and at acceptable productivity levels.
  • Be able to pick supplies for surgery cases in timely, proficient manner.
  • Be able to understand and comply with inventory levels, supply rotation and storage and outdate policies and procedures.
  • Have ability to establish and maintain rapport with patients, employers, supervisors and contacts external to Medical Center.
  • Working conditions:
  • Stands and/or walks a greater portion of the day.
  • Able to move throughout Medical Center.
  • Working interrelationships with CPD and other departments within the Medical Center and customers outside the Medical Center.
  • May be exposed to needles, sharps, cuts, and punctures.
  • Potential exposure to highrisk diseases, eg , hepatitis, HTLV III, due to nature of soiled equipment and instrumentation returned for reprocessing.
  • Works with sterilizers, tunnel washers and cart washers.
  • Restricted department; works in close proximity with coworkers; teamwork required.
  • Orientation requirements: Must attend Health System new hire orientation and department orientation six
- (6) months in duration.

  • The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification; it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or qualifications for people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify in any way, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision; the most recently dated job description on file in Human Resources will be considered the official job description.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) required. In lieu of the CRCST, a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) will be acceptable.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certificate attained through successful completion of a sterile processing program at an accredited institution is preferred.

Work Experience:

  • Two years relevant experience preferred.
  • Must have indepth knowledge and experience of surgical instrumentation and be able to properly identify many types of instrumentation and able to proficiently assemble instrument sets with speed and accuracy.
  • Must understand and speak English sufficient to read, write and follow oral and/or written instructions.
  • Must be able to write legibly and spell with accuracy.
  • Must possess and demonstrate discretion in dealing with confidential information and the communication skills, initiative, tact, diplomacy and dependability to perform all duties of the position; must be capable of functioning in a fast paced, stressful environment.
  • Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of the position.
  • Must be clean in appearance.
Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates.

When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.


Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.

Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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