Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) - Southside Regional Medical Cen

Bon Secours Career Opportunity

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Weekend Shift - Saturdays and Sundays Hours 9am-5pm and other hours as needed. Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Harmonized - Sterile Processing Technician Certified 210T09

[Southside Regional Medical Center]

Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and processes patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions for use. They will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned. Essential Functions: Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer's instructions. Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment. Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines. Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management. Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind. Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety. Identifies and resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials, including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as sterile product identification. Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors, steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility specific equipment and instrumentation. Identifies surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty: General, Gynecological, Robotic, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurological, Vascular, Obstetrical, Urological, etcetera. Including functionality testing, assembly and disassembly as required according to manufacturer's instructions. Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities. Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned. Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room. Accessible for "on call" as scheduled and is available within the time frames as indicated by the department. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Education: High School Diploma or GED (required) Required Licensing & Certifications: One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required) Experience: Recent experience in surgical setting (preferred) Skills & Abilities: Ability to Follow Instructions Able to Work Independently Able to work under pressure Anatomy Anticipate Needs Communication Communication with multi-levels Computer skills Critical Thinking HIPAA Infection Control Knowledge of AAMI Recommendations Move with a sense of urgency Possess Surgical Conscience Preceptor Professionalism Self-Directed Sterile processing workflow Takes Direction Teamwork Training: EPIC (preferred) Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. Department: Sterile Processing - Richmond Health Source Shared Services