Central Processing Technician II / SEIU - D

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Senior Sterile Processing Technician to lead decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments. You will mentor staff, train new hires, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality control measures.

You will operate automated washers and sterilizers, inspect instruments for cleanliness and function, and maintain precise records while delivering items to departments in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire; exception for Central Processing Technicians employed by a healthcare facility on or before 12/29/2020.
• Surgical Technologist with CST or TSC certification meets license requirement.
• 2 years of experience with sterile processing.
• Preferred: sterile processing or six months hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical resource and mentor for other sterile processing technicians, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Assists with the training of new employees.
• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment; can troubleshoot complex issues.
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments.
• Assembles complex instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists.
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Loads and operates sterilization equipment; troubleshoots as needed.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure parameters are met.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments and prioritizes urgent requests.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Follows safety and infection control policies and uses PPE.
• Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment.

Skills

Mentoring

Training

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire

CST or TSC certification meets license

2 years sterile processing experience

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role is a highly skilled and experienced professional. This role requires a deep understanding of sterile processing principles, regulatory standards, and best practices related to decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. The Senior Sterile Processing Technician serves as a technical expert, mentor, and resource for other staff members, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient sterile processing services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a technical resource and mentor for other sterile processing technicians, providing guidance, training, and support. (10%)
• Assists with the training of new employees. (10%)
• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues with equipment. (10%)
• Expertly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)
• Expertly receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (5%)
• Expertly assembles complex instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (5%)
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (5%)
• Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues as needed. (5%)
• Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (5%)
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)
• Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (5%)
• Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Requires Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) at hire: Certification requirement does not apply to Central Processing Technicians who have been employed by a healthcare facility on or before 12/29/2020
• A Surgical Technologist holding an active Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets this license requirement
• 2 years of experience with sterile processing

Preferred

• Sterile processing or six months experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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