Central Sterile Technician

Brown University Health; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Central Sterile Technician responsible for the cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of critical medical items. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to maintain compliance with established health standards. Be part of a team focused on patient care and safety in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity employer

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Comparable Central Sterile Supply Experience Preferred.
• Must have CRCST through HSPA (or equivalent through CBSPD) within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing operating room supplies.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of sterilization equipment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Inventory Control

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Summary

Responsible for the proper cleaning packaging sterilization storage and distribution of operating room supplies and patient care devices in accordance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute)/AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Equipment) IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) standards and departmental policies. Inspects and restocks crash carts and emergency supply baskets. Cleans and assembles CPR mannequins and infant car seats. Actively participates in inventory control and data entry. Performs other duties as designated.

Summary

Responsible for the proper cleaning packaging sterilization storage and distribution of operating room supplies and patient care devices in accordance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute)/AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Equipment) IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) standards and departmental policies. Inspects and restocks crash carts and emergency supply baskets. Cleans and assembles CPR mannequins and infant car seats. Actively participates in inventory control and data entry. Performs other duties as designated.

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe environment for patients physicians and other surgical services staff.

Decontamination Process

Demonstrates competency in the use of equipment that includes but is not limited to:

• Hand-washing supplies
• Washers including ultrasonic washer
• Steam sterilizers
• Sterrad sterilizer
• Steris sterilizer
• Incubators
• Drying Cabinets
• Hopper
  
  

Demonstrates ability to safely utilize appropriate detergents and disinfectants.

Accurately performs chemical disinfection of appropriate supplies including mixing solutions rinsing aerating items and documentation.

Demonstrates safe and appropriate processing of all surgical instrumentation and supplies including manual and mechanical cleaning instrument inspection and lubrication.

Maintains a clean safe and orderly work area.

Demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment and other safety devices.

Demonstrates Safe And Appropriate Processing Procedures For

• OR case carts
• Patient care equipment
• Electronic equipment
• Crash carts
• Respiratory equipment
• CPR mannequins
• Infant car seats
  
  

Assembly and Packaging of Instruments-

Demonstrates competency in sorting inspecting and assembling instrument sets using set cards and count sheets.

Demonstrates competency in the packaging and labeling of instruments utilizing appropriate materials and technique.

Demonstrates competency in assembling respiratory therapy equipment.

Sterilization Processes-

Accurately performs and documents appropriate monitoring of sterilization processes including mechanical chemical and biological monitors.

Safely and accurately operates a variety of sterilization equipment including but not limited to:

• Steam sterilizers including immediate use sterilizers
• Sterrad sterilizer
• Aeration cabinets
  
  

Labels and records items sterilized and monitoring results.

Distribution of Sterile Supplies and Equipment

Accurately Prepares Total Case Carts For Surgical Procedures

• Utilizing and maintaining DPC�s (Doctors Preference Cards)
• Completing case carts in a timely manner
• Identifying and communicating unresolved problems
• Rapidly and efficiently responding to emergency and/or added cases and immediate needs of the surgical team.
  
  

Accurately and efficiently distributes supplies to other hospital departments and remote offices via:

• Pneumatic tube
• Closed cart delivery
• Hospital courier
  
  

Other Responsibilities

Knowledge of ANSI/AAMI (American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Equipment) and IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) principles of sterility disinfection and contamination.

Demonstrates safe and appropriate application of infection control policies and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization indicators product expiration dates and other product quality indicators.

Maintains current CPR certification.

Maintains a positive professional relationship with peers patients patient families/care-givers and other colleagues.

Assists In The Optimum Utilization Of Resources

• Inventories supplies
• Orders supplies in a cost-efficient manner
• Rotates supplies so that those with an early expiration date are used first
• Restock inventory and maintain inventory cards
  
  

Qualifications

Other information:

High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Computer data entry skills.

Comparable Central Sterile Supply Experience Preferred.

Must have CRCST through HSPA (or its equivalent through CBSPD) within 12 months

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit stand squat/kneel walk for 3-7 hours per day lift over 50lbs with good mechanics twist/bend infrequently. Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work that deviates from neutral position and be able to perform fine motor skills. Must have accurate near and far vision depth perception and discriminate among colors.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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