Central Sterile Tech Job Description
Central sterile tech
provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
Central Sterile Tech Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments according to the standard AAMI processing guidelines
Cleans/decontaminates surgical instruments
Identifies and assembles multiple types of surgical instruments and instrument sets
Recieves and process contaminated equipment, trays, instruments and carts from appropriate area
Inspects all instruments for cleanliness and condition, removing defective items
Assembles and/or restocks all trays, kits and packs pursuant to department policy and procedures and priority level, verifying that they have been properly wrapped and labeled
Operates sterilizers, washers and other processing equipment in accordance with department policy, maintaining accurate and detailed sterilization records
Demonstrates knowledge of medical and product terminology the location of trays, instruments, supplies and equipment to expedite service
Resterilizes/replaces all dated items prior to or on outdate, having a complete knowledge of sterilization methods, requirements and responsibilities
Has knowledge of and observes all infection control policy and procedures at all times
Central Sterile Tech Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Central Sterile Tech
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BCLS, IAHCSMM, CBSPD, ASHCSP, BLS, AAMI, CPR, SPD
Education for Central Sterile Tech
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the central sterile tech job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Education, Patient Care, Graduate, General Education, Medical, English, Communication, Health
Skills for Central Sterile Tech
Desired skills for central sterile tech include:
Medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department
High level disinfection and sterilization of endoscopy equipment
Equipment and instruments
Sterilization supplies
Occurrence reporting system
Functions of decontamination and sterilization equipment
Surgical instrumentation and medical terminology
Surgical instruments
Surgical instrumentation and all aspects of sterilization processes
Items and equipment used by the surgery department
Desired experience for central sterile tech includes:
Complies with department safety policies, procedures and protocol
Responsible to help ensure that the safety and physical well-being of patients, family members, visitors and co-workers are maintained
Delivers items processed by Sterile Processing and puts away supplies as needed
Works closely with the personnel in the Surgical Services Department, and other Hospital departments in a cooperative effort
Demonstrates good customer relations and good telephone etiquette, responsive to physicians/staff/departmental and patient needs
Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment within the scope of practice, reflecting knowledge of instruments and/or trays to be pulled for the procedure
Central Sterile Tech Examples
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Central Sterile Tech Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a central sterile tech. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for central sterile tech
- Can differentiate how each instrument is properly decontaminated
- Maintains high level disinfectant solution for CVOR TEE probe
- Assists with routine monthly of all equipment as directed
- Graduate of Surgical Technology or sterile processing school/course or equivalent training
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ work experience in the surgical setting is preferred
- Current certification for SPD within one year of employment
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skill directed toward customer satisfaction
- Monitors workload to ensure that all trays are processed to accommodate schedule
- Informs manager of instrument needs
- Ensures adequate instrumentation maintained for patient care
Qualifications for central sterile tech
- Rotates through all work positions to maintain knowledge and technical abilities
- Assists in interviewing applicants
- Utilizes computer system to order production supplies
- Flexes staffing in response to surgical volume
- Utilizes consistent documentation in tray preparation
- Serves as a role model for a clean and uncluttered environment
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of central sterile tech. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for central sterile tech
- Identifies staff learning needs through supervision of activities
- Knowledge of basic computer skills and inventory control
- Ability to follow and communicate written or verbal instructions accurately
- One to two years’ experience in processing and sterilization
- One year in a lead or supervisory capacity or equivalent experience
- Strong background in all areas of Central Supply
- Current status as a certified registered central service technician (CRCST)
- Completion of educational requirements to maintain certification
- Receiving, washing, checking, wrapping or bagging, and sterilizing contaminated dental instruments
- Oiling and maintaining hand pieces and Isovac units
Qualifications for central sterile tech
- Graduation from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Course and one year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, preferably in an operating room, acute care hospital or central services department preferred
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the International Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management (IAHCCSMM) is required
- Consistently inspects instruments for sharpness, deterioration, alignment, and cleanliness
- Correctly processes workload (case cart, power equipment, decontaminating equipment, scopes, ) and determines processing/cleaning priorities
- Uses care in operating all equipment and carts
- Requires minimum of High School Diploma or GED required
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a central sterile tech. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for central sterile tech
- Ensuring accurate instrument tracking through the sterilization cycle using Axium patient management and bar code systems
- Picks up used/contaminated equipment, trays, instruments and carts from appropriate area including operating room at designated times and processes for appropriate decontamination/sterilization, use or storage
- Delivers items processed by Sterile Processing
- Works closely with the personnel in the Surgical Services Department, the Outpatient Care Center, and other Hospital departments in a cooperative effort
- Minimum 3 years sterile processing experience preferred
- Minimum 3 years surgical tech experience in multi-specialty setting must have OB/GYN experience
- Membership in the International Association of Hospital Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or the American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP) required within 1 year of hire date
- High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved Central Service Technician training course program
- 1 year experience in a central service department and/or related healthcare field required
- Supports the hospital’s service management program
Qualifications for central sterile tech
- Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program or six to twelve months of relevant experience required
- Certification in Sterile Reprocessing highly desired
- Central Sterilization experience a plus
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as Central Service Technician or surg tech experience preferred
- Prefer schooling as surgical tech
- Requires minimum of High School Diploma or GED
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of central sterile tech. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for central sterile tech
- Separates and prepares contaminated supplies for cleaning
- Disassembles, cleans, disinfects and accurately reassembles contaminated instruments and equipment according to product guidelines
- Prepares, inspects and assembles trays and equipment according to written procedures and infection control guidelines
- Wraps, labels and seals supplies in accordance to product type
- Operates and monitors decontamination equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
- Loads sterilizer carts in accordance with guidelines
- Cleans sterilizers, carts and carriages according to departmental policy
- Completes daily work routinely and assists others as time allows
- Demonstrates quality of work at any assignment
- Acknowledges customers promptly and courteously
Qualifications for central sterile tech
- A minimum of six (6) months experience in SPD or OR setting is preferred
- Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program or six to twelve months of relevant experience desired
- Certification in Sterile Reprocessing desired
- Ability to teach/precept team members in specialized instrumentation reprocessing
- Ability to maintain productivity standards established by the department for specialized instrumentation
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and reprioritize duties based on changes in volume
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of central sterile tech. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for central sterile tech
- Follows through on daily resource list
- Utilizes supplies effectively, without waste
- Completes tray preparation with instrument list and “Hello I am”
- Uses PPE appropriately and universal precautions 100% of the time
- Consistently reports equipment concerns that may pose a risk to coworkers
- Ensures one of a kind and priority instrumentation is readily available
- Maintains certification
- Successful completion of an approved central service technician course or competency certification through national organization (IAHCSMM or NICHSPDP)
- Supervisory level on Abacus System.Priority on re-label of instrument trays
- Responsible for the sterilization processes, documentation and delivery of sterile packages
Qualifications for central sterile tech
- Instrument Assembly
- CRCST Certification (IAHCSMM or CBSPD) preferred
- Responsible for the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties
- Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies, assembles, wraps, and sterilize trays of instruments
- Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and medical equipment and makes them available for sterile processing in a timely matter
- Restocks, labels, and maintain inventory, collects and distributes instruments and trays