SENIOR CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

The Senior Central Service Technician performs all duties to include providing sterile instrumentation and trays to the Department of Surgery and other hospital departments. The position will work under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager to assist with the coordination and implementation of surgical instrument processing and work flow. The position will also work with the medical and nursing staff to assure the operating room has the necessary instrumentation so that the surgical cases operate efficiently and on time. Acts as the liaison when the manager/supervisor’s is not available to make the appropriate decisions for the good of the department.  

Essential Job Functions

• Decontaminates and inspects surgical instruments.
• Wears Protective Attire (PPE) - Standard Precautions
• Checks detergent level per shift
• Visually inspects instruments and trays to determine if pre-soaking is indicated
• Uses tongs or forceps to remove instruments from basins
• Inserts proper sized brush to clean channels of cannulated instrumentation
• Chooses proper decontamination equipment (i.e. washer decontaminator)
• Arranges instruments trays, and basins to facilitate proper cleaning
• Selects proper cycle
• Cleans and decontaminates reusable patient equipment
• Cleans all surfaces with approved equipment
• Inspects electrical cords for graying or other safety hazards
• Ensures component parts are returned with equipment
• Removes any damaged equipment or equipment requiring safety checks from use
• Reassembles equipment and places in proper storage area
• Assembles instrument trays
• Visually examines instruments for remaining debris
• Visually examines instruments for functionality
• Arranges instruments to allow sterilant penetration
• Ensures instrument tray is complete
• Wraps instrument tray or places instruments in proper sterilization container
• Uses proper size and type of sterilization wrap
• Inserts chemical indicator/integrator in tray
• Performs proper wrapping and taping technique
• Records pertinent information on autoclavable tape/form
• Places paper filter properly in sterilization container
• Affixes load sticker to wrapped tray or container
• Operates sterilizers per department procedure
• Loads sterilizer rack in manner to allow sterilant penetration and moisture removal
• Records load contents on sterilizer card/form
• Places biological indicator in required sterilizer loads
• Selects proper cycle
• Examines sterilizer printout to ensure mechanical parameters of sterilization are met
• Signs full name to sterilizer printout
• Allows adequate time for proper cooling of sterilizer contents prior to removal from chamber
• Unloads sterilizer contents and places in proper storage area
• Performs biological monitoring and recordkeeping of sterilization cycles (steam, eto, sterrad)
• Interprets and logs biological results in a timely manner
• If applicable, records information on Implantable Load Form and returns form to Department of Surgery
• Maintains Inventory Control (linen, supplies)
• Assures adequate stock is maintained
• Places increase/decrease orders to linen room staff
• Stocks re-usable linen in appropriate location
• Places orders for stock and non-stock supplies
• Retrieves soiled/used equipment and instruments per established schedule (minimum 3 times daily)
• Conducts Steris System I E diagnostic test daily as appropriate.
• Tests unit in SPD
• Completes and maintains record
• Prepares loan/consign instruments
• Receives/documents items
• Inspects/decontaminated instruments
• Assembles appropriate instrumentation
• Sterilizes/delivers to OR for use
• Delivers additional trays and supplies to O.R.
• Performs housekeeping functions - keeps area neat and organized
• Retrieves soiled carts/instruments following the procedures from the OR
• Uses proper etiquette when answering phones
• Cleans sterilizer chambers and carts on weekends

Specialty Essential Functions

• Assist Manager/supervisor with staff development.
• Assist in coordinating the functions of the Continuous Improvement Board.
• Assuring orientation and competency files are complete and organized.
• Educating staff on any new instrumentation or procedures.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
• Communicates pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care conferences, shift repor