Equipment Technician

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a dedicated Central Service Technician to decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment while adhering to infection control practices.

Responsibilities include dispensing equipment on request, maintaining accurate records and inventory, building case carts for surgery, and supporting OR and clinical staff to ensure sterility compliance across Central Service.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and be registered Central Service Technician or become certified within two years.
• 0-1 years as a Certified Technician

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates, cleans, processes, and sterilizes trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment following infection control practices.
• Dispenses equipment upon request.
• Maintains accurate records and departmental inventory usage.
• Builds case carts and responds to requests from surgery.

Skills

Infection control

Equipment cleaning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered Central Service Technician or certification within two years

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment following all infection control practices.

Responsible for dispensing equipment and upon request.

Maintains accurate records and departmental inventory usage.

Responsible for case cart building and responds to requests from surgery.

Responsibilities

PERFORMS DECONTAMINATION FUNCTIONS

• Disassembles (when necessary), cleans, and disinfects equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes.
• Uses proper cleaning products and disinfectants in the decontamination/cleaning process, i.e. brushes, sprays, towels, etc.
• Transports equipment from soiled holding area in patient care areas to decontamination room. Returns equipment to patient care areas as necessary.
• Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned.
• Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area (i.e., gloves, face shields, protective gown).
• Utilizes SPM computer system to track equipment.
• Makes rounds throughout the facility to retrieve reusable instruments and equipment and transports back to Central Service.

Inspects Equipment

• During cleaning process, inspects equipment for signs of wear and/or disrepair such as:
  • significant dents, scratches, or broken part
  • frayed cord
  • no LED display
  • notes from other staff member
• Coordinates reporting of such equipment to both Clinical Engineering and CS Supervisor

OTHER

• Fulfills requests from OR core areas if requested.
• Assists with one-on-one training of other associates.
• Responds to emergency codes when required.
• Follows instructions and departmental guidelines regarding sterility.
• Attends departmental-in-services and mandatory meetings.
• Knowledgeable of all areas in Central Service.
• Acts as a liaison between Central Service and all customers and communicates in a courteous manner.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION: Must have high school diploma or GED and be a registered Central ServiceTechnician.or become certified within two year.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0-1 years as a Certified Technician

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Technician