To perform those duties necessary for the proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution and documentation of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Responsibilities: Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing. Conforms and adheres to department policies concernin... more details
We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on for a 2 year work commitment for anyone with 2+ years of central sterile experience.
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Central Sterile Processing Tech to join their team. This position will have evening hours. You will also be responsible for weekend and holiday hours. Your time will be divided between Presbyterin and Montefiore.
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.
Purpose: To perform those duties necessary for the proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution and documentation of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment according to established procedures. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Responsibilities:
Prepares and assembles surgical tray and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.
Conforms and adheres to department policies concerning decontamination, sterile processing, infection control and safety.
Maintains a working knowledge of, and is able to effectively troubleshoot, all decontamination/sterilization equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations
Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement tools and techniques. Continuously improves the quality of care and the work environment of outcomes and the integration of research and best practices into daily work. Shares learning from improvements with other units and/or spreads across the business unit or system.
Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function.
Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts. Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects and reassembles all instrument trays patient care equipment.
Displays awareness of cost containment in the organization of work by using economy in time, motion and material.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
Cleans and decontaminates reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies, manually and mechanically.
High school Graduate/GEDOR1 year of experience with UPMCSix months of healthcare experience required
Currently enrolled in an Accredited Surgical Technician/Sterile Processing Program Preferred.
Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Employees active in a Central Sterile position, on or before the effective date 12/27/2020, at a healthcare facility, are grandfathered regarding certification and will not need to obtain it unless they move into a different position that would require certification.Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management certification required in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded).
New employees in our PA and NY facilities (MD is excluded) will have 18 months from date of hire to obtain required certification.
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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