ProMedica's Mission is to improve your health and well-being. That's evident the minute you walk through the doors of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. Located about 60 miles southwest of Toledo in Defiance, Ohio, our facility was constructed in 2002 and designed to promote a healing environment. It also has state-of-the-art technology and private rooms that feel like a home away from home.
Being a community-based hospital, we also have a professional office building where you'll find many primary and specialty doctors. In addition, we're a critical-access hospital and accredited by the Joint Commission, the industry leader in setting healthcare standards. We're also an accredited Chest Pain Center and Level III trauma center.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Central Sterile Technician performs a variety of cleaning, assembling, and processing duties for reusable instruments and equipment. Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services to assist nursing personnel. Functions under the direction of the Staff RN, Charge Nurse, or Unit Director, complying with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice in conjunction with all members of the health care team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
Clean, inspects, assembles, wraps, and disinfects or sterilizes all reusable items. Identifies and counts all instruments accurately. Prepares all instruments to ensure they are cleaned, inspected, assembled, wrapped, and sterilized according to appropriate practice standards.
Adheres to cleaning and equipment cleaning schedule.
Uses aseptic procedures and complies with appropriate policies in performing Central Sterile (CS) duties.
Runs and maintains the Steris system according to standards and manufacturer's operational procedures.
Manages contaminated items using proper infection control procedures.
Cleans and disinfects/sterilizes endoscopes according to manufacturer's instructions.
Appropriately and consistently uses proper personal protective equipment while performing duties.
Maintains daily quality control records.
Labels instruments clearly and accurately following department policy and procedures.
Performs all related duties as requested or required.
Other duties as assigned. Education: High School Graduate
Years of Experience: Must have a concern for patient care, have an interest to complete the work accurately, economically and to collaborate well with people
Certification: CPR, must obtain Central Sterile Certification within 1 year of hire
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands: Must be able to stand and work for extended periods, move up to twenty (20) pounds, and push heavy racks of supplies. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures. Works with water, washing, handling sharps, and high-pressure steam sterilizers. Environment occasionally hot. Regular exposure to hot water.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Requisition ID: 85340
