Job Location : Pittsfield,MA, USA
DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONA sterile processing technician works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, or clean all laboratory or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The sterile processing technician ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)Experience:None cation and Training:High School Graduate.License, Certification & Registration:CRCST/CSPDT/CBSPD - Registered CRCST or CSPDT or CBSPD within two years of hire.Other Requirements:CS Tech ICS Tech IICS Tech III CS Tech IVHigh School GraduateCompletion of Registered Central Service Technician & Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Certifications.Maintains CRCST & CER Certifications.Maintains CRCST, CER, and CIS Certifications.Related TechnicalEducation Preferred.Proficient in CS Tech pletion of Certified Instrument Specialist pletion of Certified Healthcare Leader Certification. Minimum of 6 months as a CS Tech I Minimum of one year as a CS Tech.Minimum of one year as a CS Tech. Proficient in Tech II Competencies.Proficient in all aspects of Central Sterile Technical areas.DUTIES: IDUTIES: IIDUTIES: IIIDUTIES: IVSurgical Instruments.Advanced Surgical Instruments.Subject matter expert for service line or operational specialty.OR / CS liaison, mitigating OR issues.Decontamination.Laparoscopic SpecialtyCollaborate with OR specialist case needs.Facilitate OR OTS and TOT. Wrapping / Packaging Orthopedic Surgical Core.Inventory, organize, and maintain backup instruments.Guide CS staff in triage.Sterilization General Surgical CoreCollaborate with the OR service line specialist and vendors regarding service specific loaners.Oversee processing areas for staff compliance and safety.Emergency Trays Sterile Storage and Supplies.Precept new staff in specialty.Oversee new staff orientation and provide feedback.Floor Trays Case CartsGHX training and access. Troubleshoot equipment. Procedure Carts Other CS processing departments.Inventory, order, and stock supplies as operational specialist. Monitor documentation. SPMAssist with training new staff.Anticipate and adjust back orders. Assist with daily assignments, staff, and call schedule. Follow llaborate with service leaders and vendors regarding loaner sets and implants and follow through ensuring sets arrive for case.Instrument ordering and repair. Data collection.Expectations: IExpectations: IIExpectations: IIIExpectations: IVPerforms above Duties independently.Can function independently and proficiently in multiple specialties.Works in every area of the department as required.Opportunity for advancement into supervisor & Manager positions.Works proficiently without direct supervision.Float to other CS departments as needed.Float to other CS departments as required.Demonstrates ability to function in high stress situations, manual dexterity, capable of adjusting to changes in, procedures, work requirements, scheduling, and personnel. Located at BMC Main Sterile Processing