Job Description

Manages the day to day operations of the workflow in Central Sterile during the designated shift. Ensures instruments are cleaned and sterilized properly and in a timely manner. Assigns daily task for staff members according to workflow needs. Reports to the Central Sterile Manager.

1. Job Function :
   1. Inspects instruments for cleanliness and proper working conditions. Assemble trays according to written directions. Wrap instrument trays, linen, and utensils in the proper sterilization material and label accordingly. Run appropriate biological and mechanical indicators and interpret the readings. Maintain appropriate load control documents. Distributes equipment to units in a timely fashion. Cleans, handles and stores equipment appropriately. Maintains an accurate inventory of patient equipment on the floors. Understands and uses the equipment tracking system. Processes surgical instruments according to established procedures. Understands and utilizes the hospital's guideline for infection control and safety. Performs housekeeping task in decontamination area. Understands role in the hospital's fire, safety and disaster plan. Maintains high standard for personal appearance. Contributes positively to the hospital's mission, philosophy and objectives.
   2. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting while on duty. Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Transferring, repositioning patients. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeing, and crouching for patient care functions. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. Maybe subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions need to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced. Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty maybe irregular or unexpectedly extended due to emergency circumstances. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience :

Must be able to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions. Prior experience and familiarity with hospital supplies is helpful, but not essential.

License & Cert :

1. Certification via the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management in one of the following areas:
   1. Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT),
   2. Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors (CFER),
   3. Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS)
   4. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
   5. Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
   6. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)