Crcst - Sterile Processing - PRN Varies (48466)

Job Summary: Responsible for cleaning, assembling and sterilizing all instruments and equipment for all areas of the hospital.

Service and Quality Standards:

• Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

• People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct and identifies any conflicts of interest

• Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

• Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

• Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, assembling and sterilizing all instruments and equipment for all patient care areas of the hospital.

• Retrieve all supplies and equipment as needed from patient care areas and return to Sterile Processing.

• Operate cleaning and sterilization equipment in the department according to manufacturers recommendations

• Effectively communicates, both written and verbal, with co-workers

• Other duties may be assigned by the Sterile Processing Supervisor or the Sterile Processing Manager as necessary to facilitate the functions of the department and hospital. Work hours or shifts may be changed as necessary in order to provide adequate staffing for the department.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High School diploma or equivalent required

Certification/Licensure: Certification Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within one year of hire.

Experience Requirements: Sterile Processing experience preferred

Working Conditions: Exposure Category #1 - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

Lift/Carry X

Push/Pull X

Reach Overhead X

Climb X

Squat/Bend/Kneel X

Sit X

Stand X

Walk/Move About X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.