Job Description

Overview

Job Summary

Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes supplies, instruments, and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Manages decontamination, sterilization, distribution and storage of supplies, instruments and equipment. Participates in Performance Improvement. Demonstrates Fiscal management. Maintains proper environment of care. Participates in ongoing education. Completes all assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians and maintains a certified registered central service technical credential administered by the International Association of healthcare Central Service Material Management or the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution; OR was employed as a central service technician before January 5, 2021; OR obtains certification as listed above not later than 2 years after the date of hire. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

10 Hours of continuing education annually

Preferred/Desired

Certified central service technician

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Computer literacy. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired