Centralized Sterile Technician

OU Health is seeking a Centralized Sterile Technician for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Centralized Sterile Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position

Position Title:Central Sterile Service Line Specialist - Adult Sterile Processing

Department:Adult Sterile Processing

Job Description:

General Description:

The Central Sterile Technician Service Line Specialist is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping, and sterilizing. This includes working directly with the service line manager of associated services within perioperative services. They will also work with the OR staff to provide timely sterile instrumentation where applicable. Maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile processing department while practicing excellent customer services. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of service line, sterilization techniques, and all other areas within sterile processing department.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the Supervisor
• Identifies and resolves issues and keeps Supervisor and Director informed.
• Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot issues associated with instruments or equipment when they arise.
• Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets as per CMS guidelines.
• Understands and utilizes computers for generating data and requisitioning goods.
• Performs area cleaning by sanitizing workstation at the end of each shift.
• Maintains system and department competencies by attending department meetings, in-services, and annual updates.
• Demonstrates the components of I CARE values statement.
• Demonstrates the components of Service Pride Standards
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.
• Attend local and national educational venues.

Decontamination:

• Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the Decontamination area.
• Decontaminates surgical instruments, and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of instrumentation moving through the process.
• Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.
• Performs and documents according to departmental policy equipment testing.
• Utilizes Instrument Tracking system per department protocol.
• Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated scopes and associated equipment.
• Requests manufacturer's guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instrumentation and equipment.
• Decontamination understanding of patient safety associated with proper decontamination instruments and equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of decontamination.

Assembly:

• Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.
• Assembles Scope trays, instrument trays, Anastasia blades, and equipment following established trays listings.
• Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of scope, instrument or equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of proper set assembly for appropriate manner of sterilization.
• Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed instrumentation, and any other equipment.
• Maintains acceptable levels of productivity based on experience, education, and department protocols.
• Communicates any issue that arise with instrument and equipment preparation to the Supervisor or Sterile Processing Director.

Sterilization:

• Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.
• Monitors, reads, documents and interprets all parameter for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety.
• Maintains acceptable levels of productivity based on experience, education, and department protocols.

Case Carts - if applicable

• Distributes all instruments, and a limited amount non-sterile supplies and equipment upon request to the appropriate service-line.
• Manages the instrumentation inventory for all area within the service-line and distributes them according to inventory availability.
• Utilizes instrument and equipment tracking system per department policy.
• Stores and maintains the storage area that houses the instruments inventory

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Six (6) months instrument processing experience

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED UPON HIRE:

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Certified Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.

REQUIRED WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM HIRE:

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification OR Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of infection control, decontamination and sterilization techniques.
• Knowledge of Hospital policy, procedures, and the ability to implement appropriate actions to maintain departmental standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of logs and computers for the purposes of generating data and requisitioning goods.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and train new employees on the following equipment: Sterilizers: Steam, Eto gas, Sterrad (hydrogen peroxide) Washer/Decontaminator, Sonic Washer, Cart Washer, Instrument Tracking System.
• Must be able to write and speak effectively in English.
• Ability to multitask essential.

Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health Job ID . Posted job title: Central Sterile Service Line Specialist - Adult Sterile Processing

About OU Health

OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
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