Beacon Health System
Reporting & Overview
Reports to Director Patient Services. Responsible for the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile instruments, equipment, and supplies. Identifies, inspects and assembles instrumentation for use in a sterile procedure. Sterilizes instrumentation and completes quality control checks as required. Ensures proper inventory levels by filling requests according to established unit of measure.
Mission, Values, and Service Goals
Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Processing
Processes soiled instruments and equipment, utilizing automated equipment and hand washing, according to department policy, for all house‑wide clinical areas.
Identifies, inventories, assembles, and packages all instruments and trays, single instruments, and sets for the MOR, CVOR, OBOR, and other clinical areas, and external entities.
Ensures the accountability of instruments and implants through the process by following count sheets and recording the proper information on the correct log sheets.
Follows established procedure for the cleaning, inventory, and movement of IV pumps and stands.
Sterilization
Correctly uses chemical and biological indicators, recording the results as required for each sterilization type.
Properly loads and operates each type of sterilizer according to established procedures.
Verifies that the criteria for sterilization are met for each type of sterilization.
Completes and maintains all required documentation for the sterilization types.
Carts/Bins/Supplies
Utilizes established par levels for restocking various areas with supplies, recording the required information for movement and inventory of the supplies, rotating the supplies, and checking for outdates.
Sets up case carts for all surgical areas according to the surgery schedules and other requests, verifying the surgical schedules at least once per shift.
Exchanges and restocks various emergency and procedure carts and also in the surgical area.
Records the appropriate information for inventory control to help avoid stock‑outs.
Miscellaneous Duties and Tasks
Attends and participates in staff meetings and educational offerings.
As requested, helps with orientation and training of new employees.
Completes a Central Service Technical Training Course after the probationary period, if not already registered or certified.
Keeps up to date on new instruments and equipment, learning how to clean, assemble, package, and sterilize (if required) the new technology.
Utilizes various software applications (instrument tracking, inventory control, surgery scheduling) to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department
Completes other job‑related duties and projects as assigned.
Organizational Responsibilities
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department‑specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout the fiscal year.
Direct patient care providers maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's Six‑Point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way
Leverage innovation everywhere.
Cultivate human talent.
Embrace performance improvement.
Build greatness through accountability.
Use information to improve and advance.
Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be a minimum of 17 years of age. CRCST certification through IAHCSMM is preferred, but not required upon hire.
Knowledge & Skills
Basic knowledge of the operations of a Central/Sterile Processing Department and related equipment.
After June 1 2019, the associate must obtain CRCST certification through IAHCSMM within one year of hire. Associates hired before that date are grandfathered with current credentials.
Working Conditions
Potential risk due to high exposure to blood and body fluids, ethylene oxide, high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, and potential burns or hot equipment.
Physical Demands
Frequent lifting, bending, walking, and standing on a daily basis.
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Mission, Values, and Service Goals
Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Processing
Processes soiled instruments and equipment, utilizing automated equipment and hand washing, according to department policy, for all house‑wide clinical areas.
Identifies, inventories, assembles, and packages all instruments and trays, single instruments, and sets for the MOR, CVOR, OBOR, and other clinical areas, and external entities.
Ensures the accountability of instruments and implants through the process by following count sheets and recording the proper information on the correct log sheets.
Follows established procedure for the cleaning, inventory, and movement of IV pumps and stands.
Sterilization
Correctly uses chemical and biological indicators, recording the results as required for each sterilization type.
Properly loads and operates each type of sterilizer according to established procedures.
Verifies that the criteria for sterilization are met for each type of sterilization.
Completes and maintains all required documentation for the sterilization types.
Carts/Bins/Supplies
Utilizes established par levels for restocking various areas with supplies, recording the required information for movement and inventory of the supplies, rotating the supplies, and checking for outdates.
Sets up case carts for all surgical areas according to the surgery schedules and other requests, verifying the surgical schedules at least once per shift.
Exchanges and restocks various emergency and procedure carts and also in the surgical area.
Records the appropriate information for inventory control to help avoid stock‑outs.
Miscellaneous Duties and Tasks
Attends and participates in staff meetings and educational offerings.
As requested, helps with orientation and training of new employees.
Completes a Central Service Technical Training Course after the probationary period, if not already registered or certified.
Keeps up to date on new instruments and equipment, learning how to clean, assemble, package, and sterilize (if required) the new technology.
Utilizes various software applications (instrument tracking, inventory control, surgery scheduling) to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department
Completes other job‑related duties and projects as assigned.
Organizational Responsibilities
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department‑specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout the fiscal year.
Direct patient care providers maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's Six‑Point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way
Leverage innovation everywhere.
Cultivate human talent.
Embrace performance improvement.
Build greatness through accountability.
Use information to improve and advance.
Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be a minimum of 17 years of age. CRCST certification through IAHCSMM is preferred, but not required upon hire.
Knowledge & Skills
Basic knowledge of the operations of a Central/Sterile Processing Department and related equipment.
After June 1 2019, the associate must obtain CRCST certification through IAHCSMM within one year of hire. Associates hired before that date are grandfathered with current credentials.
Working Conditions
Potential risk due to high exposure to blood and body fluids, ethylene oxide, high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide, and potential burns or hot equipment.
Physical Demands
Frequent lifting, bending, walking, and standing on a daily basis.
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