Central Processing Technician Extern - Central/Sterile Processing (Evergreen)

Job description

Responsibilities:
• The duties of the Central Processing Technician require knowledge of cleaning/decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage and use of items from surgical services and other departments within the hospital.
• Transports instruments, supplies, and equipment to the decontamination area for processing according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination process, operation of the sonic cleaner, and operation of the washer / disinfector and cart washer.
• Inspects, prepares, wraps, and assembles basket/container for instruments accordingly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Sterrad and Steam Sterilizers. This includes: loading, operating, unloading, cleaning, and the parameters for each.
• Unloads cooling rack and stores instruments.
• Performs surgical case picking and issuing sterile goods.
• Distributes supplies and instruments in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Notifies Supervisor of equipment failure, instrument issues, or other needs.
• Participates in offered education, in-services, and attends meetings as required.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions at all times.
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Clocking in per policy expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Central Processing Technician program.
• Certification must be obtained upon completion of program and 400 clinical hours.

Requirements:
Degrees:
High School/Ged