Sr. Sterile Processing Tech

This position is responsible for departmental oversight in the absence of the Central Sterile Supervisor. This job orients and trains new employees. This job also acts as the technical resource on processing and sterilization. This position ensures reusable medical / surgical supplies and equipment are cleaned and decontaminated by means of cleaning processes and chemical disinfection and packaged and sterilized using sterilization guidelines to meet the needs of all clinical and surgical units.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire :

Certification as a Registered Central Sterilization Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech certification (CST or TS-C or CORT)

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment :

Current CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification

Experience REQUIRED :

Minimum of two (2) years of central sterile experience to include :

The principles of sterilization, infectious disease transmission, infection control and all other aspects of steam sterilization (including decontamination, inspection and packaging of items to be sterilized, sterilizing procedures, equipment operation and safety precautions)

Worker safety as it relates to medical device processing and sterilization

Experience PREFERRED :

Previous experience operating specific steam sterilizing system used by the health care facility

Education / training REQUIRED :

High School Graduate or equivalent See above

Education / training PREFERRED :

Completion of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) curriculum

Independent action(s) required :

Follows OSHA and JCAHO guidelines.

Job duties may include the access to and / or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) :

Oversees department in the absence of supervisor.

Orients and trains new employees.

Additional position requirements :

Schedule and / or work hours may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served : All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) :

Physical : Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Activities : Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive motion

Mental / Sensory : Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading

Emotional : Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Nights

EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.