CSP Tech- Mon-Fri 7a-3:30p

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a CSP Technician to receive, decontaminate and clean instruments and patient equipment. Prepare, wrap and sterilize instruments and linen pack; prep supplies for surgical procedures as needed.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CRCST certification within 12 months of hire, and 0–1 year CSP experience preferred. Responsibilities cover equipment use, accurate documentation, cleaning, cart prep and routine biological testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• 0–1 year Central Supply experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CSP equipment and tools.
• Document processes accurately and timely.
• Clean and decontaminate patient equipment.
• Receive and stock specialty carts and supplies.
• Perform biological testing on sterilizers daily.
• Clean scopes and test equipment per manufacturer recommendations.
• Assemble case carts for operating room procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and adhere to attendance and competency requirements.

Skills

Equipment use

Troubleshooting

Documentation accuracy

Technology adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST certification (within 12 months)

Job description

Job Summary

The CSP Tech receives, decontaminate and clean instruments, and patient equipment. The CSP Tech will also prepare, wrap and sterilize instruments and linen pack. Prepare supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures as needed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

0 - 1 year Central Supply Experience ; (Preferred)

Licenses and Certification

Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Essential Functions

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION OF PATIENT EQUIPMENT:

• Cleans and decontaminates patient equipment.
• Receives and cleans patient equipment.
• Test equipment to make sure it is working properly.
• Report defective equipment to supervisor.

RECEIVING AND STOCKING SPECIALTY CART:

• Clean, decontaminate and stock all specialty carts.
• Receives and cleans specialty cart.
• Check cart for missing supplies and apply patient charges .
• Restock carts with appropriates supplies.

BIOLOGICAL TESTING:

• Performs Biological Testing
• Biological testing on each steam sterilizers daily and with each that contains implants.
• Biological testing on each sterrad sterilizer daily.
• Biological testing on ETO machine.
• Documentation of all biological testing preform on each sterilizer.

SCOPE CLEANING:

• Cleaning of GI scopes Bronchoscopes, etc.
• Receives, leak test, and decontaminate flexible scopes.
• Cleans scopes according to manufacture recommendations.
• Process scope using AER or Medtricide soaking solution.

CASE CART PREPARATION:

• Assemble Case Cart for operating room procedures.
• Read case cart pick list.
• Prepare case cart for the next day schedule and any add on case.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.