CSP Tech- Mon-Fri 3p-11:30p

Job Summary

The CSP Tech receives, decontaminates, and cleans instruments and patient equipment. The CSP Tech will also prepare, wrap, and sterilize instruments and linen packs. Prepare supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 0 - 1 year Central Supply Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certification

Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Essential Functions

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION OF PATIENT EQUIPMENT

• Cleans and decontaminates patient equipment.
• Receives and cleans patient equipment.
• Tests equipment to make sure it is working properly.
• Reports defective equipment to supervisor.

RECEIVING AND STOCKING SPECIALTY CART

• Cleans, decontaminates, and stocks all specialty carts.
• Receives and cleans specialty cart.
• Checks cart for missing supplies and applies patient charges.
• Restocks carts with appropriate supplies.

BIOLOGICAL TESTING

• Performs Biological Testing.
• Conducts biological testing on each steam sterilizer daily and with each that contains implants.
• Conducts biological testing on each Sterrad sterilizer daily.
• Conducts biological testing on ETO machine.
• Documents all biological testing performed on each sterilizer.

SCOPE CLEANING

• Cleans GI scopes, bronchoscopes, etc.
• Receives, leak tests, and decontaminates flexible scopes.
• Cleans scopes according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Processes scope using AER or Medtricide soaking solution.

CASE CART PREPARATION

• Assembles Case Cart for operating room procedures.
• Reads case cart pick list.
• Prepares case cart for the next day schedule and any add-on case.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.