Central Sterile Technician – Certified – Pediatrics Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Position Title:

Central Sterile Technician – Certified –

Pediatrics Department:

Pediatric Sterile Processing Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision, responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and reusable supply items. Coordinates and prepares necessary supplies and instruments for emergent and routine surgical cases.

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. Assembles and wraps instrument sets. Ensures proper use of sterilized sonic cleaners and other related equipment. Retrieves and delivers surgical instruments on a timely basis. Thoroughly inspects instruments to insure all instruments are clean and in good repair/working order prior to sterilization process. Decontaminates instruments using proper chemical mixtures and procedure. Tests, operates and loads autoclaves. Participates in the routine cleaning and decontamination of all department work surfaces. Completes sterilization log sheets. Periodically checks sterile inventory in order to remove those items in which sterilization has expired or packaging has been compromised. Re-sterilizes compromised instrument sets. Identifies and notifies appropriate personnel of inventory or supply shortages. May assist in training new staff. Performs tasks necessary to prepare and maintain accurate Case Carts. Pulls needed supplies and instruments for cases. Coordinates with operating room staff to ensure that proper supplies for each case are delivered as needed. Maintains optimal levels of patient care surgical supplies and/or equipment. Practices good inventory control techniques by following FIFO (first in, first out) practice.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Experience:

None License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

Required:

Technician certification from either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of maintenance and sterilization of medical supplies and equipment. Knowledge of applicable sanitation and hygiene standards. Knowledge of proper safety practices of steam and gas plasma sterilization. Knowledge of simple record keeping principles and practices. Skill in understanding and following verbal and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Effective customer service skills. Able to read, spell and do simple math. Good computer skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure. 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 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. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.