Central Sterile Technician Job Listing at WMCHealth in Poughkeepsie, NY (Job ID 3910288-2024-07-10)

Description

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for the centralized cleaning, decontamination, storage, processing, assembling, issuance and preparation of medical/surgical supplies and equipment. The technician must perform tasks quickly and efficiently, paying close attention to detail and understanding the principles involved in each task performed. The Technician also performs a variety of duties to maintain infection control standards for the health and safety of hospital patients, medical staff and personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Decontamination Practices

• • Cleans all reusable patient care items returned from nursing and special care units according to Central Service procedure manual.
  • Inspects all reusable items for damage and/or missing parts.
  • Successfully operates and understands the mechanical functioning of ultrasonic washer/dryer, cart washer and washer/decontaminator.
• Preparation and Sterilizations Practices
  • Follows prescribed procedures in preparation and assembly of reusable sets of instruments and equipment used in patient care units, surgical services, radiology room, emergency room, etc.
  • Exercises particular attention to detail in organizing tray material and setup and consistently exercises care in protecting all equipment.
  • Identifies correctly the unassembled surgical components of each instrument tray, inspecting each instrument for possible defects and to ensure cleanliness. Pays particular attention to reassembly of non-standard trays and is extremely proficient in this area.
  • Assembles accurately each surgical instrument tray to correspond correctly with prescribed listing on each individual tray by using instrument tracking system.
  • Maintains accurate records of all instruments and equipment processed through the sterilizers.
  • Loads steam/gas sterilizer carriage according to AAMI standards.
  • Conducts safety checks on high and low temperature sterilization.
  • Cleans all sterilizers, carts and carriages following prescribed procedures.
• Distribution and Storage
  • Maintains Central Service inventory of sterile items on shelves. Checks outdates weekly.
  • Demonstrates both speed and accuracy in filling surgical case cart requisitions for each surgical procedure performed in the Operating Room and transports the filled carts to the OR.