Central Sterile Tech I – Raleigh, NC
Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
FTE: 1.0
Offer Type: Auto Offer
On-Call Requirement: Rotational call coverage on either Saturday or Sunday, shared with other staff.
Job Summary
Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets, and equipment using appropriate checklists and prepares them for sterilization.
Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings.
Checks for cleanliness and functionality (e.g., sharpness of scissors and smooth movement of hinged instruments).
Decontaminates, disinfects, and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments, and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
Distributes instruments, equipment, and supplies to the appropriate locations.
Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Monitors equipment for malfunctions.
Makes minor repairs.
Notifies appropriate staff when major repairs are needed.
Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintaining endoscopic products and other endoscopic equipment according to high-level disinfection (HLD) policies and manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
Maintains product washers and washer adapters.
Checks detergent levels and the effectiveness of disinfectants according to policy.
Effectively communicates information regarding product repairs, loaners, supplies, and quality improvement (QI) information by maintaining documentation of all actions.
Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) according to policy, maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and effectively communicates equipment failures and repair needs.
Accurately records data in appropriate logs.
Handles equipment according to manufacturer guidelines, demonstrating thorough knowledge of instrument and equipment instructions for use (IFU), and processes instruments accordingly.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience
No experience required.
A minimum of nine months of sterile tech experience is required for certain facility locations.
No experience is required for candidates who have graduated from a sterile processing school.
Minimum of 1 year of Sterile Processing experience required.
Preferred Skills & Experience
N/A