Central Service Technician Lv II (Central Sterile Supply)

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

Job Description

SHIFT 3: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

Under direct supervision, the Central Service Technician performs work involving decontamination, assembling, sterilizing, storage and distribution of medical instrumentation and supplies according to prescribed procedures and techniques.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to and under the supervision of the Director of Central Sterile Supply or designee
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Maintain the status of Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and any other certifications that is approved thru the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or maintain Grandfathered status issued by the facility.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Decontaminate surgical instrumentation following appropriate cleaning techniques
• Operate mechanical decontamination equipment, i.e. Case Cart Washer, ultrasonic washers, washer/disinfectors
• Clean and assemble surgical instrumentation according to prescribed procedures and techniques and assure highest quality.
• Wrap or containerize surgical trays
• Prepare case carts for Operating Room
• Sterilize surgical instrumentation using high and low temperature sterilization or high level disinfection
• Operate semi- automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment. Load, run and unload steam and sterrad sterilizers
• Perform daily biological testing on all sterilizers
• Put away sterile trays after proper cooling

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES IF NEEDED:

• Pickup soiled instrumentation and deliver sterile inventory to all Patient care areas
• Report defective or damaged instrumentation or equipment to CS Management
• Order and receive supplies from Central Supply and other receiving departments
• Report low inventory levels to CS Management
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of work environment
• Participate in staff development activities as appropriate and required
• Provide and display excellent customer services to all customers
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed by CS Management and/or appropriate personnel

DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY RISKS:

• Exposure to blood and body fluids: Proper attire must be worn when working with contaminated materials
• Detergent and Disinfectants - These products are used in the department and can be hazardous to your health if swallowed or get in your eyes. Proper attire must be worn when using these products.
• Bending and Heavy Lifting is required in this department: When possible lighter items are stored on lower shelves while heavier items are stored at waist level.
• Burns: Steam sterilizers and washer/sterilizers operate at 270°F so caution must be used when working around the equipment and the sterilizer carts.
• Fire Safety: The bell code for this department is: 10-1

Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Level II:
1. Hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential issued by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management; or
2. Hold and maintain a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential issued by the Certifying Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.

Note: Effective January 1, 2015, all newly hired incumbents to the title of Central Service Technician must hold and maintain a Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician credential and be assigned at Level II. In addition, any employee who functions as a Central Service Technician will be required to annually complete ten (10) hours of continuing education credits in order to remain qualified to perform the functions of a Central Service Technician at an HHC facility.

Department Preferences
Employees must know how to competently function in the all area of the CS Department:

• Decontamination
• PPE
• Manual & Mechanical Cleaning

o Use of Washers/Disinfectors
o Use of Ultrasonic Cleaner

• Instrument Assembly
• Heal Sealer
• Battery Chargers
• High Level Disinfection
• Trophon
• Astra Tee Reprocessor
• Laryngoscope Handles
• Steam Sterilizers
• Steam Parameters(Temps, Sterilization time, Dry time, Cycle Time)
• Bowie Dick Testing
• Biological Testing
• Record Keeping
• Sterrad Sterilizers
• Sterrad Parameters
• Biological Testing
• Sterile Storage
• Storage Location
• ABACUS 2 Tracking System
• Case Cart /Emergency Cart Management
• Dispatch Window/Customer Service
• OR Clean & Dirty Elevators
• Telephones, Printers, Label Machines, Touch Screen Tablet

How To Apply

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