Central Sterile Technician Specialist

5 days ago

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States OU Health Full time
Job Title: Central Sterile Technician Service Line Specialist

Job Summary:

The Central Sterile Technician Service Line Specialist is a critical member of the Sterile Processing Department, responsible for maintaining high standards of decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilization of medical instruments and equipment. This role requires strong knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and sterilization techniques, as well as excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the Supervisor
  • Identifies and resolves issues and keeps Supervisor and Director informed
  • Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues associated with instruments or equipment when they arise
  • Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records, and count sheets as per CMS guidelines
  • Understands and utilizes computers for generating data and requisitioning goods
  • Performs area cleaning by sanitizing workstation at the end of each shift
  • Maintains system and department competencies by attending department meetings, in-services, and annual updates
  • Demonstrates the components of I CARE values statement
  • Demonstrates the components of Service Pride Standards
  • Follows all safety rules while on the job
  • Attends local and national educational venues
Decontamination:
  • Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area
  • Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of instrumentation moving through the process
  • Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets
  • Performs and documents according to departmental policy equipment testing
  • Utilizes Instrument Tracking system per department protocol
  • Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated scopes and associated equipment
  • Requests manufacturer's guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instrumentation and equipment
  • Decontamination understanding of patient safety associated with proper decontamination instruments and equipment
  • Demonstrates understanding of decontamination
Assembly:
  • Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly
  • Assembles Scope trays, instrument trays, Anastasia blades, and equipment following established trays listings
  • Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of scope, instrument, or equipment
  • Demonstrates understanding of proper set assembly for appropriate manner of sterilization
  • Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed instrumentation and any other equipment
  • Maintains acceptable levels of productivity based on experience, education, and department protocols
  • Communicates any issue that arises with instrument and equipment preparation to the Supervisor or Sterile Processing Director
Sterilization:
  • Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external, and biological monitoring systems appropriately
  • Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function and patient safety
  • Maintains acceptable levels of productivity based on experience, education, and department protocols
Case Carts - if applicable:
  • Distributes all instruments and a limited amount of non-sterile supplies and equipment upon request to the appropriate service-line
  • Manages the instrumentation inventory for all areas within the service-line and distributes them according to inventory availability
  • Utilizes instrument and equipment tracking system per department policy
  • Stores and maintains the storage area that houses the instruments inventory
General Responsibilities:
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: None required. Associate's preferred.

Experience: Six (6) months instrument processing experience

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED UPON HIRE:

  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
  • Certified Central Processing Technician (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) required

REQUIRED WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM HIRE:

  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification OR Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and sterilization techniques
  • Knowledge of Hospital policy, procedures, and the ability to implement appropriate actions to maintain departmental standards
  • Intermediate knowledge of logs and computers for the purposes of generating data and requisitioning goods
  • Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and train new employees on the following equipment: Sterilizers: Steam, Eto gas, Sterrad (hydrogen peroxide) Washer/Decontaminator, Sonic Washer, Cart Washer, Instrument Tracking System
  • Must be able to write and speak effectively in English
  • Ability to multitask essential

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