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Bronson Healthcare · 2 months ago

C S Tech - FT 2nd Shift Positions - Bronson Battle Creek Sign-On Bonus Eligible Up to $20,000

Bronson Battle Creek

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Bronson Healthcare is a compassionate organization dedicated to providing excellent patient care. They are seeking a Central Services Technician II responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and dispensing of surgical instrumentation while ensuring adherence to infection control standards.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to receive, handle, and process contaminated, reusable medical instrumentation and equipment as required

Demonstrate the ability to accurately inspect, test, and prepare basic surgical instrumentation for sterilization

Demonstrate the ability to use various sterilization and high-level disinfection (HLD) methods and the safety processes for each of these

Demonstrate the ability to properly store and distribute sterile instrumentation, supplies, equipment, case carts, exchange carts, and other items

Demonstrate the ability to conduct an accurate inventory, establish par levels, and restock areas as required

Demonstrate the ability to receive materials, instruments and tissue according to established protocols

Monitor dated materials to ensure expired items are removed from inventory and appropriately credited

Demonstrate the ability to utilize computer systems to complete work responsibilities

Maintain a clean and organized work environment

Accurately document work tasks and other related activities including continuing education credits as required

Participate in continuing education, staff meetings, and in-service educational offerings as related to the requirements of the position and to remain compliant with hospital, Joint Commission, and other regulatory or accrediting agencies

Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development

Communicates and collaborates with other team members of the healthcare team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services, able to identify potential conflicts with equipment and/or instrumentation, demonstrates ability to identify and resolve basic issues that arise during the course of the shift

Participates with department quality/process improvement teams

Acts as a resource for other department team members as well as for OR staff members

Other related duties as required

Qualification

CRCST certificationCSPDT certificationSurgical instrumentation knowledgeInfection control knowledgeComputer proficiencyMathematical skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTeam leadership

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years experience working in a reprocessing/sterilization department required

Certification as a CRCST through the International Association of Healthcare Sterile Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or as a CSPDT through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within a reasonable orientation period

Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from documents including surgical schedules, sterilizer printouts, instructions for use (IFU's), policies, procedures, and other forms of written communication

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally when interacting with others in person or via the telephone or intercom system

Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions

Ability to utilize computer programs including email, instrument-tracking programs, computer-based learning applications, electronic medical records, and internet searches

Ability to utilize and apply knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, microbiology, sterilization and disinfection practices, and aseptic technique

Ability to apply and troubleshoot the technical aspects of the position which requires excellent hand-eye coordination, color differentiation, routine lifting of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving of bulky or awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds, body mechanics, hearing comprehension, manual dexterity, and the ability to operate various forms of cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, or sterilization equipment

Ability to rotate to all areas of a Sterile Processing/Central Services Department

Ability to provide technical support for areas that also process reusable items using sterilization or high-level disinfection (HLD), (i.e., Endoscopy, Labor and Delivery) as needed

Ability to set priorities, to manage stressful situations and multiple job tasks calmly and professionally

Ability to provide consistent, excellent, customer service to stakeholders

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information including knowledge of HIPAA and other appropriate regulations and laws

Ability to serve as a preceptor for new employees and act as a resource person for other Sterile Processing or Operating Room customers

Ability to act as a team leader when needed

Ability to demonstrate a positive work attitude

Ability to ensure processed items have been appropriately disinfected or sterilized and are safe for patient care