Central Supply Tech (Non-Certified) - Nantucket

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleans supplies and instruments, removes waste matter, decontaminates and disinfects.
• Operates and maintains decontamination equipment.
• Prepares and packs decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitor and operate all sterilization equipment.
• Examines supplies and equipment meticulously to ensure proper cleaning, sanitization and operation.
• Testing, using manufactures instructions for use, report any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping and organizing equipment into trays for use during surgical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations and medical procedures throughout Nantucket Cottage Hospital and Rural Health Care Clinics.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Control the inventory, reordering of supplies and checking expiration dates.
• Maintains the cleanliness, neatness and order of Central Supply.
• Ensures that appropriate supplies/equipment is available to patient care units.
• Establishes department goals and objectives in collaboration with the OR Manager
• Works closely with materials management on issues related to supplies equipment and coverage.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Complete all required education to maintain certification, complete annual competencies for decontamination, endoscope processing, insulation testing, and steam sterilization

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required for the Position

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive understanding of Medical equipment, supplies and terminology required.
• Working knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, vigilance and meticulous care on the job.

Skills:

• Good judgement and critical thinking skills
• Technical skills and familiarity with sterilization techniques
• Verbal, written, and computer skills are required.

Ability to:

• Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, use back and knees, climb, crawl.
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Credentials and Experience Required

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Registered Central Service Technician Certification preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.
• Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)