Certified Central Services Technician - UPMC Washington

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare environment as a Certified Central Services Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and safety of medical equipment. This position involves decontaminating and sterilizing supplies, assisting with patient care, and maintaining inventory in a fast-paced hospital setting. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of cleaning techniques and sterilization processes. If you're passionate about contributing to patient care and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
• Ability to inspect and assemble medical instrument packs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize medical equipment and supplies.
• Inspect and assemble procedure trays and linen packs.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Cleaning Techniques

Knowledge of Sterilization

Equipment Inspection

Chemical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Central Services

Job description

**Are you looking to join a fun work environment? Join UPMC Washington as a Certified Central Services Technician (CCST) that assists the professional staff in the provision of patient care and decontamination and sterilization of supplies and equipment used in patient care. The position also controls and issues items used for patient care from the Central Supply Department. Apply today!!**

Responsibilities:

• Uses proper cleanser for cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment used for cleaning contaminated instruments and reusable items.
• Inspects & assembles linen packs, procedure trays, and instrument packs.
• Has knowledge of proper technique and use of all sterilizers.
• Maintains working knowledge of chemical and biological indicators.
• May perform shave preps on surgical patients by designated staff assigned to the Operating Room only.
• May assist with patient transfers.
• Identifies and reports damaged/malfunctioning equipment.
• Receives and checks incoming items from Materials Management.
• Stocks and checks carts.

**May be hired as a Non-Certified Central Services Technician and will be required to be certified within 1 year of hire date.**

Schedule: Must be able to work rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating shifts including: 5:30AM-2PM, 6:30AM-3PM, 9AM-5:30PM, 12PM-8:30PM, 2:30PM-11PM. Will mostly work on the 3rd floor, but can be pulled to any other area as needed based on the needs of the hospital (ex: may at times be pulled ot the 1st floor).