Sterile Processing Tech

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support infection control standards and prepare, sterilize, and store medical supplies and instruments for patient care.

Responsibilities include cleaning and testing decontamination equipment, operating sterilizers, and ensuring safe, timely delivery of sterile items to care areas. A CRCST certification within 2 years is preferred and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification within 2 years of Date of Hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment for reprocessing.
• Operates and maintains washer/decontamination equipment, ultrasonic, steam sterilizers and related devices.
• Assists with instrument tracking and proper autoclave testing and reporting when issues arise.
• Delivers clean equipment and supplies to patient care areas in a timely manner; maintains accuracy and reduces errors.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Central Sterile Technician

Cost Center: Central Sterile

Job Description:

The Central Sterile Processing (CS) Technician is responsible for following infection control standards and manufacturer recommendations for cleaning, preparing, processing (inspection, assembling, and packaging), sterilizing, and storing medical/surgical supplies, equipment, implants and instruments required by medical, surgical, and nursing personnel for the care and treatment of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 2 years of Date of Hire preferred.

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeable of the flow process of central sterile processing. Performs functions and duties associated with the care, handling and sterilization of surgical instruments, implants, equipment and flexible endoscopes.
• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects all instruments and equipment and supplies returned to the decontamination room for reprocessing.
• Competently operates, maintains, cleans and loads washer/decontamination, ultrasonic machine, steam, SFPP, and Sterrad sterilizers, Cart Washer, and any other patient care equipment.
• Works respectfully, cooperatively and professionally with team members as evidenced by positive interpersonal relationships, self-development, team effectiveness, and compliance with departmental and organizational policy.
• Good Communication Skills, Effective Interpersonal Relationships.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the instrument tracking system.
• Understands proper functioning and testing of departmental autoclaves, understanding processes to follow when not working properly, notification to department manager, submission of work order, out of order sign posting.
• Performs daily rounds, obtains soiled equipment, contaminated instruments, case carts, from patient care departments transporting them to CS for reprocessing.
• Delivers clean equipment, isolation, crash carts, sterile instruments, etc. to the patient care areas as requested in a timely manner. Maintains a no bug zone when at the counting and packing table to reduce errors.
• Maintains high attention to detail in all areas of central sterile processing from decontamination, washing, counting, packing, and sterilization to placing on the shelf for use.

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As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.