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

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician to manage patient care equipment. This role involves transporting, decontaminating, and sterilizing equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in sterile processing. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and contribute to a vital aspect of healthcare operations. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about maintaining high standards, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; certification preferred.
• Experience in sterile processing or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport and decontaminate patient care equipment.
• Operate sterilizers per regulatory requirements.
• Assemble surgical instrument sets and case carts.

Skills

Decontamination and disinfection

Sterilization procedures

Equipment operation

Surgical instrument assembly

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

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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