Central Sterile Technician-6104

Staff Position Description

 

Position Title: Central Sterile Technician                  Position Code: TchCntSter-6104

Department: Central Sterile                                        Safety Sensitive:       YES

Reports to: Central Sterile Manager                           Exempt Status:          NO

                                                                          

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

The Central Sterile Technician provides stocks supplies and equipment to Surgery and other areas in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

 

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]



* Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment 


* Performs cleaning and sterilizing duties


* Prepares packs of supplies, linens, and instruments to Central Sterile as


* directed


* Issues and distributes supplies and equipment based on determined levels


* Maintains required records and statistics; performs weekly quality assurance.


* Maintains cleanliness of pre-assigned areas and other areas in Central Sterile as                                                     designated by the Manager.


* Attends Surgery department meeting or in-services as required.


* Identifies situations and use of sound judgment in instituting established procedures to correct them in a calm and efficient manner.


* Customers served
+ All user departments
+ Volunteers
+ Physicians
+ Outside agencies

 

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

·        Able to work without direct supervision.

·        Able to follow verbal and written instructions.


* Minimum one (1) year of experience in Central Sterile OR as a Surgical Technologist

 

Certification/Licensure: BLS through the American Heart Association

 

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Central Sterile experience desirable

Certification/Licensure: Central Sterile Processing certification

 

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related s...