CS Tech IV

Completion of Registered Central Service Technician & Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Certifications.

Maintains CRCST & CER Certifications.

Maintains CRCST, CER, and CIS Certifications.

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.

DUTIES: 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.

Expectations: IV

Works proficiently without direct supervision.