Central Sterile Processing Tech

Central Sterile Processing Technician

The Central Sterile Processing (CSP) Technician is responsible for performing various functions involved in the pick up, assembly, processing, storage, and distribution of various reprocess and disposable items and/or equipment. This position is part of the 1199

SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability: adult.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Perform routine duties such as decontaminating, cleaning, processing, assembling, sterilizing, disinfecting, storing, and distributing medical supplies and equipment used in patient care as well as surgical instruments, kits and trays used in surgical procedures.
• Ensure that equipment/instrument sets are complete and in good working order.
• Report any problems to the supervisor.
• Conform to all rules and regulations concerning sterilization and aseptic techniques.
• Assemble case carts for surgical procedures as required by the pick list.
• Coordinate activity with CSP/OR Materials Manager, OR Manager, or designee to prioritize days' work.
• Ensure proper inventory levels maintained on items within the Central Processing department and Surgery department.
• Participate in centralized portable equipment management process.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment if necessary.
• Operate steam, sterrad and steris sterilization equipment according to established procedures.
• Keep current on sterilization and aseptic techniques and unit policy and procedures.
• Gather statistical data for cost studies and other required reports as required.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Be able to work flexible, variable shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays and any overtime or on-call status as necessary.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Central Processing Tech [CSP] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required Experience One (1) year CSP experience preferred Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Basic computer skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision
  - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision
  - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.93 - $30.49/Hourly

Grade

SC2 C28