Job Information
Mohawk Valley Health System CENTRAL SVC TECH - CERTIFIED in UTICA, New York
CENTRAL SVC TECH - CERTIFIED
Department: STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT
Job Summary
The Central Service Technician - Certified carries out the operations of sterile processing and will be proficient with all job duties assigned to this position.
Core Job Responsibilities
Carries out Standard Precautions at all times.
Performs all phases of decontamination: instruments, carts and equipment (commodes, Imeds, Isolation Carts, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.)
Operates the washer-decontaminator, cart wash and the steam gun.
Processes flexible endoscopes to include cleaning, high level disinfection, and sterilization as required by the manufacturer’s instructions.
Performs all phases of inspecting and assembling instruments for the OR, CTOR, Cath lab, EP lab, X-ray, ER, Sleep lab and all the off-sites.
Operates the sterilizers in the department (STEAM, ETO, and STERRAD).
Adheres to proper wrapping, labeling, and logging procedures.
Operates heat sealer, labeling gun and drying cabinet.
Accurately documents results.
Adheres to the proper delinting, folding and assembling of reusable linen.
Restock hemodialysis carts, minor procedure carts, and prisma carts.
Prepares tops for instrument trays for the nursing units.
Assembles port-a-cath kits, central line kits, angiogram kits, radical neck tops, etc.
Perform audits on trays and equipment and carts for quality control.
Performs hospital rounds.
May be required to work on-call hours.
Perform team lead responsibilities, including mentoring staff and constructive problem solving.
Performs other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Min 1-year previous related experience
PREFERRED:
Scope washing experience
Robotic equipment processing experience
Ability to lead, guide and motivate others or experience in a team lead role.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
- Certification in Sterile Processing from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board of Sterile Processing & Distribution).
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 92390
Department STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 1
Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range 19.63-25.51