WellSpan Health Keyword Location Search view all jobs Sterile Processing Technician - General Central Sterile - PRN Gettysburg, PA Posted 210 days ago Apply Now PRN (As Needed)

Shift:

Day/Evenings General Summary Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilization of surgical instruments. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, equipment and case carts in an accurate and timely manner. May be assigned service-specific technical responsibilities, including collaborating with supervisor and Operating Room service line RN Coordinators to provide resources and services for service specific instrumentation, supplies and equipment. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous workflow, providing superior customer service.

Essential Functions:

Maintains instruments for service-specific specialties; collaborates with the CSP Supervisor and the O.R Service Line RN Coordinators (e.g., Open Heart, Neuro, Ortho, Thoracic, Vascular, GYN, GU, ENT, Eye, Dental, General, etc.) Communicates with materials management via the Central Sterile Processing management team for procurement of instrumentation specific to assigned service. Coordinates with supervisor in order to maintain instrument sharpening/repair schedule for assigned service line instrumentation. Decontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures. Cleans, assembles, wraps, containerizes, sterilizes and stores supplies and instrument trays. Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately. Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards. Reviews the daily surgical schedule with CSP supervisor and obtains instruments, supplies and equipment for scheduled and emergent procedures. Assembles case carts; places instrument sets and supplies appropriately for each procedure cart.

Common Expectations:

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings. Mentors and orients CSP technician staff to department standard operating procedures as assigned. Attends meetings as required. Distributes supplies and equipment to units in a timely fashion. Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required. Assumes role as charge technician as assigned Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience:

1 year Experience as a Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician.

Required Licenses:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician Upon Hire Required or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Upon Hire Required and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor Upon Hire Preferred and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent oral, written and computer skills. Proficiency in transporting and disposing of hazardous materials per hospital policy. Must have developed analytical decision making abilities. Must be capable of working in team environment with staff of varying backgrounds. Must also be able to work with Perioperative Nursing staff to coordinate processing of instrument sets to accommodate the daily O.R. case load. Quality of Life Established in 1800, Adams County includes the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Home to more than 100,000 residents, the town is a mecca for Civil War history buffs and visitors who come to tour the Gettysburg National Battlefield and Gettysburg National Military Park and see the annual Civil War reenactment. Also located here is Gettysburg College, which has a strong academic reputation in liberal arts. The county is steeped in heritage, and offers a peaceful, country atmosphere, yet is a convenient drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD and Harrisburg, PA. The area's diversity attracts a lively local music scene and is home to numerous restaurants and wineries, fresh-produce markets, a ski resort and more. Adams County residents can find local employment in health care, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. (Patient population: 102,000) WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Apply Now Active Filters Sterile Processing Tec... Gettysburg, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies