| NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community to outstanding health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients and community. | About the Job | | Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center Department: Central Sterile Proc - 17th St Full Time Equivalent: PRN Work Type: 1 to 31 Hours Pay Period Work Schedule: PRN DAY - Most shifts between 7AM-7PM Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No | | What You'll Do | | Summary:
The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, processing, storage and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation. Technicians will also prepare surgical case carts if needed. It is expected that a Technician maintain certification as a CST, CRCST, CSPDT or equivalent certification. The technician works under the supervision of the Central Sterile Processing Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: 1. Decontaminate and clean, surgical and CPD procedural instrument trays along with other house instrumentation. 2. Package and identify prepared items for sterilization. 3. Performs departmental cleaning assignments as scheduled. 4. Performs the operation of the automated instrument washer disinfectors, glide systems, ultrasonic machine and cart washer. 5. Performs the operation of the steam sterilizers and low temperature sterilizers. 6. Performs all test, for steam sterilizers, Bowie Dick and Biologicals. Logs all test accordingly, records load contents associated with operation of all CSP/OR sterilizers. 7. Assembles (“pulls”) case cart and supplies for surgical procedures using Surgeon Preference cards assuring completeness and notification of shortages. 8. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. | | Position Requirements | | Credentials:
* Cert Reg Central Sterile Tech
Education:
* General Education Degree
Other information:
1. Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required. Completion of CRCST, CSPDT, Surgical Technician or equivalent course preferred. 2. Experience: none required. 3. Licensure / Certifications: Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or equivalent (CSPDT, etc.) or Operating Room Scrub Technician Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications. | | Other Information | This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will. |
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