Central Sterile Technician

SUMMARY: Responsible for the proper cleaning, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating room supplies and patient care devices in accordance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute)AMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Equipment), IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) standards and departmental policies. Inspects and restocks crash carts and emergency supply baskets. Cleans and assembles CPR mannequins and infant car seats. Actively participates in inventory control and data entry. Performs other duties as designated. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains a safe environment for patients, physicians, and other surgical services staff. Decontamination Process: Demonstrates competency in the use of equipment that includes, but is not limited to: Hand-washing supplies Washers, including ultrasonic washer Steam sterilizers Sterrad sterilizer Steris sterilizer Incubators Drying Cabinets Hopper Demonstrates ability to safely utilize appropriate detergents and disinfectants. Accurately performs chemical disinfection of appropriate supplies, including mixing solutions, rinsing, aerating items and documentation. Demonstrates safe and appropriate processing of all surgical instrumentation and supplies, including manual and mechanical cleaning, instrument inspection and lubrication. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly work area. Demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment and other safety devices. Demonstrates safe and appropriate processing procedures for: OR case carts Patient care equipment Electronic equipment Crash carts Respiratory equipment CPR mannequins Infant car seats Assembly and Packaging of Instruments Demonstrates competency in sorting, inspecting, and assembling instrument sets using set cards and count sheets. Demonstrates competency in the packaging and labeling of instruments, utilizing appropriate materials and technique. Demonstrates competency in assembling respiratory therapy equipment. Sterilization Processes Accurately performs and documents appropriate monitoring of sterilization processes, including mechanical, chemical and biological monitors. Safely and accurately operates a variety of sterilization equipment, including but not limited to: Steam sterilizers, including immediate use sterilizers Sterrad sterilizer Aeration cabinets Labels and records items sterilized and monitoring results. Distribution of Sterile Supplies and Equipment Accurately prepares total case carts for surgical procedures: Utilizing and maintaining DPC's (Doctors Preference Cards) Completing case carts in a timely manner Identifying and communicating unresolved problems Rapidly and efficiently responding to emergency and/or added cases and immediate needs of the surgical team. Accurately and efficiently distributes supplies to other hospital departments and remote offices via: Pneumatic tube Closed cart delivery Hospital courier Other Responsibilities: Knowledge of ANSIAMI (American National Standards Institutessociation for the Advancement of Medical Equipment) and IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) principles of sterility, disinfection and contamination. Demonstrates safe and appropriate application of infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization indicators, product expiration dates, and other product quality indicators. Maintains current CPR certification. Maintains a positive, professional relationship with peers, patients, patient families/care-givers and other colleagues. Assists in the optimum utilization of resources: Inventories supplies Orders supplies in a cost-efficient manner Rotates supplies so that those with an early expiration date are used first Restock inventory and maintain inventory cards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications: High School Diploma (or equivalent). Computer data entry skills. Comparable Central Sterile supply experience preferred. Must have CRCST through HSPA (or its equivalent through CBSPD) within 12 months Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, squat/kneel, walk for 3-7 hours per day, lift over 50lbs with good mechanics, twist/bend infrequently. Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work that deviates from neutral position, and be able to perform fine motor skills. Must have accurate near and far vision, depth perception, and discriminate among colors.

Pay Range:

$19.58-$32.31

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location:

Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Work Type:

Per Diem hours, as needed with some weekend call

Work Shift:

Variable

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No