Sterile Processing & Decontamination Tech

Guthrie; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Central Service Technician responsible for decontamination, high level disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments and endoscopes in a hospital setting. You will assist with case cart assembly for OR and maintain event-related sterility, with attention to cost and quality.

Responsibilities include cross-training in OR and Endoscopy, staff orientation, CQI participation, and adherence to CDC-standard precautions.

Qualifications

• Has passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians.
• Maintains one of CRCST, CSPDT or equivalent credentials.
• Evidence of employment/contracting as central service technician within prior four years.

Responsibilities

• Completes assignments per unit policy and demonstrates instrument knowledge.
• Supports CQI activities and completes education/update requirements.
• Assists in orientation and develops skills of staff (Endo Techs, Nurses, Students).
• Demonstrates unit competencies in cross-trained areas (OR/Endo).
• Coordinates priorities and responds to staffing needs and schedule changes.
• Follows Standards of Practice and protects patient confidentiality.
• Maintains sterility and logs for all sterilization equipment and processes.

Education

Nationally accredited central service exam

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Substantially equivalent credential

Tools

Sterilizers

Steris processor

Sonic washer

Pasteurizer

Cidex

Job description

Guthrie is seeking a Central Service Technician responsible for decontamination, high level disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments and endoscopes in a hospital setting. You will assist with case cart assembly for OR and maintain event-related sterility, with attention to cost and quality.

Responsibilities include cross-training in OR and Endoscopy, staff orientation, CQI participation, and adherence to CDC-standard precautions.