Sterile Processing Specialist

2 months ago

College Grove, Tennessee, United States Williamson Health Full time
Job Summary

Williamson Health is seeking a highly skilled Certified Central Service Technician to join our team. As a key member of our sterile processing department, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of patient care by providing accurate and timely preparation of sterile equipment and supplies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Decontamination Area:
    • Adhere to Central Sterilization decontamination area policies and procedures.
    • Properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Knowledge of ultrasonic and instrument washer testing and operation.
    • Adhere to Central Sterilization eye wash station policy and procedures, including weekly testing.
  • Instrument Assembly Area:
    • Assemble instruments and equipment according to Central Sterilization policies and procedures.
    • Utilize available resources (Censitrac and OneSource) for the correct sterilization methods.
    • Utilize proper instrument wrapping techniques and proper peel packaging of surgical instruments.
  • Sterilization:
    • Adhere to Central Sterilization policies related to all sterilization methods, including Steam - prevac / gravity and Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide.
    • Properly load sterilization racks and follow Central Sterilization policies and procedures for sterilization.
    • Monitor chemical and physical sterilization cycle parameters, document results correctly.
  • Sterile Storage:
    • Adhere to storage requirements for sterilized reusable medical equipment.
    • Facilitate a cohesive sterile processing team, assist with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participate in the development of educational programs for coworkers.
    • Participate in quality improvement activities, develop process improvement plans, and implement.
Requirements
  • Formal Education / Training:
    • High school graduate or equivalent.
    • Previous Central Service experience required.
    • Certified Central Service Technician must maintain 10 hours of continuing education (CE) annually.
    • Certification must be attained from either the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
    • Certification must be maintained according to requirements of either the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
  • Workplace Experience:
    • Central Sterilization and Processing experience in an Inpatient or Outpatient Surgery Environment.
  • Equipment and Skills Training:
    • The ability to work well under pressure, to function independently or within a team.
    • Flexibility in applying basic sterile processing knowledge in a variety of settings.
    • Knowledge in the following CSP equipment: surgical equipment, instruments, and trays; Pre-Vac and Gravity steam sterilization; low-temperature sterilization; surgical instrument washer / disinfector and ultrasonic cleaner, network computer system; computerized surgical Instrument tracking system.
  • Physical Environment:
    • An Inpatient and Outpatient Surgical facility with a patient population ranging from less than one year of age to ninety-nine plus years of age.
    • Environmental conditions include possible exposure to anesthetics, radiation, and infectious disease entities.
  • Physical Effort:
    • Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and written.
    • Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
    • Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
    • Requires the ability to lift, position, and transport with assistance up to 250 lbs.
    • Ability to work overtime or late shifts as required by the work load schedule.
    • Weekend / Holiday call rotation required.
Performance Standards

As a Certified Central Service Technician at Williamson Health, you will be expected to adhere to the highest standards of performance and professionalism. This includes:

  • Decontamination Area:
    • Adhering to Central Sterilization decontamination area policies and procedures.
    • Properly wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Knowledge of ultrasonic and instrument washer testing and operation.
    • Adhering to Central Sterilization eye wash station policy and procedures, including weekly testing.
  • Instrument Assembly Area:
    • Assembling instruments and equipment according to Central Sterilization policies and procedures.
    • Utilizing available resources (Censitrac and OneSource) for the correct sterilization methods.
    • Utilizing proper instrument wrapping techniques and proper peel packaging of surgical instruments.
  • Sterilization:
    • Adhering to Central Sterilization policies related to all sterilization methods, including Steam - prevac / gravity and Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide.
    • Properly loading sterilization racks and following Central Sterilization policies and procedures for sterilization.
    • Monitoring chemical and physical sterilization cycle parameters, documenting results correctly.
  • Sterile Storage:
    • Adhering to storage requirements for sterilized reusable medical equipment.
    • Facilitating a cohesive sterile processing team, assisting with the orientation and training of new personnel, and participating in the development of educational programs for coworkers.
    • Participating in quality improvement activities, developing process improvement plans, and implementing.

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