Central Sterile Processing Tech - Certified- Pool

This position is primarily responsible for storing, preparing, sterilizing, assembling and delivering supplies and equipment to designated area. 

Central Sterile Stock ' Maintains adequate stock levels

• Inventories sterilization supplies and reports needed items to clerk for reorder in timely manner
• Checks all sterile instruments/trays for torn wrappers or other evidence impaired package integrity and re-sterilizes and replaces as needed

Decontamination ' Possesses responsibility for used and dirty supplies and equipment

• Retrieves used equipment and instruments from patient areas; cleans properly and places in designated areas
• Retrieves instruments/trays from OR and L&D in closed case carts, and transports them to decontamination area in CS
• Places instruments in washer decontaminator and runs cleaning cycle according to manufacturer's instructions
• Cleans instrument container and case carts according to CS policy

Processing ' Prepares and assembles supplies for sterilization

• Assembles, wraps and labels all instruments/trays and prepares them for sterilization
• Labels all items with name, initials of processor and date sterilized
• Uses correct wrap, tape and indicators depending on method of sterilization to be used
• Correctly uses check sheets when assembling trays, noting any deviation from items listed

Sterile and Clean area-Rotates and Stocks shelves and maintains area

• Checks for outdated items and torn wrappers; replaces as needed
• Stocks shelves and reports needed items to supervisor

Sterilization ' Ensures proper sterilization of equipment and supplies

• Performs Attest and Bowie Dick Test according to Central Service Policy
• List all items in sterilization log per load number and date sterilized
• Visually checks all items before placing in sterilizer for package integrity
• Unloads sterilizer after each completed load and prepares them for delivery or places in proper storage in CS
• Is knowledgeable and correctly adheres to event, related sterilization policy
• Delivers items by covered cart to areas

Education:

A high school education and related hospital work experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

Must have current certification in Basic Life Support. CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred.

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.