Central Sterile Technician I at Berkshire Health Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts
About This Position
- Rotating Holidays
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DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
- A 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.
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
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Experience:
- None Required.
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Education and Training:
- High School Graduate.
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License, Certification & Registration:
- CRCSCB – Registered CRCST or CSPDT or CBSPD within two years of hire.
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Other Requirements:
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CS Tech I CS Tech II CS Tech IIICS Tech IV
High School GraduateCompletion of Registered Central Service Technician & Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Certifications.
Maintains CRCST & CER Certifications.
Maintains CRCST, CER, and CIS Certifications.
Related Technical
Education Preferred.Proficient in CS Tech competencies.
Completion of Certified Instrument Specialist Certification.
Completion 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.
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DUTIES: I DUTIES: II DUTIES: IIIDUTIES: IV
Surgical Instruments.
Advanced Surgical Instruments.
Subject matter expert for service line or operational specialty.
OR / CS liaison, mitigating OR issues.
Decontamination.
Laparoscopic Specialty
Collaborate 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 Core
Collaborate 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 Carts
GHX training and access.
Troubleshoot equipment.
Procedure Carts
Other CS processing departments.
Inventory, order, and stock supplies as operational specialist.
Monitor documentation.
SPM
Assist with training new staff.
Anticipate and adjust back orders.
Assist with daily assignments, staff, and call schedule.
Follow FIFO.
Collaborate with service leaders and vendors regarding loaner sets and implants and follow through ensuring sets arrive for case.
Instrument ordering and repair.
Data collection.
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Expectations: I Expectations: II Expectations: IIIExpectations: IV
Performs 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.
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Experience: