Central Services Technician

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Is responsible for the direct proper handling and storage of supplies and equipment used for patient care. Processes all instrumentation through decontamination to terminal sterilization.

• Demonstrates ability to safely operate steam, sterilizers, sonic, washer/sterilizer, washer/decontaminator, and heat‑sealing equipment.
• In the absence of Supervisor, directs departmental activities on a rotating basis.
• Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State, and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains event‑related sterility program, rotates supplies weekly. Monitors, restocks, and rotates supplies on crash carts, G.U. carts and OR supply cart.
• Maintains inventory in the department through weekly ordering, replenishing par‑level items. Monitors back‑ordered supplies and coordinates replacements with Materiel Management when necessary.
• Performs all other duties as required in relation to function.
• Prepares General Stores and vendor requisitions. Compares stock supplies ordered versus supplies received. Verifies special order supplies upon receipt from vendor and/or General Stores.
• Processes hospital‑wide instruments through decontamination into prep and pack for terminal sterilization. Pays close attention to all items and their appropriate form of sterilization. Strings instruments and complete instrument count slip. Replaces missing instruments as indicated.
• Processes instruments/equipment by decontaminating, packaging, sterilizing and/or storing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Provides any/all supplies to any age/patient population.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Trains new personnel.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year knowledge of department sterilization procedures preferred.
• Strong customer service skills required.;
  Knowledge of basic math is required.;
  Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail.
• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician IAHCSMM - State of Pennsylvania within 1്ച½ Y cardi intervals.

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to betru an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Req
-JR130752

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care