Central Processing Technician/ SEIU-D - Full Time - Nights - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician to manage patient care equipment. This role involves transporting, disinfecting, and assembling surgical instruments in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Join a team that values excellence and supports your professional growth through certification opportunities. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months from hire date.
• Maintain certification as CRCST or CSPDT.

Responsibilities

• Transport and disinfect patient care equipment and instrumentation.
• Assemble surgical instrument sets and medical devices for operating rooms.

Skills

Decontamination and disinfection

Equipment transportation

Surgical instrument assembly

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Receives, reprocesses, distributes and stores patient care equipment and instrumentation

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports soiled equipment and performs decontamination and disinfection functions utilizing automated equipment and manual cleaning. (30%)
• Appropriately operates sterilizers in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements and manufacturer's recommendations. (30%)
• Inspects, audits, and assembles surgical instrument sets and medical devices utilized in the Operating Room and other patient care areas of the hospital. Assembles surgical case carts accurately and efficiently. (30%)
• Processes requests for patient care equipment received via computerized system and by telephone. (5%)
• May contact outside vendors for delivery of rental patient care equipment. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• For Central Service Technician (CST) hired after 12/29/2020 -- Employees who practice central sterile by the health care facility on or before December 29, 2020 are exempt from certification requirements:
  • Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months from hire date
  • Maintain one of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) ORCertified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Preferred

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

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