Central Sterile Supply Technician (FT) Days, 7a-3:30p [United States]

 

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Job Title:

Central Sterile Supply Technician (FT) Days, 7a-3:30p - Norton, VA

Job Code:

MSHA000AB6

Location:

NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Norton, VA

Position Type:

Full-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period)

Job Definition

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION

CST provides prompt and safe processing and delivery of sterile supplies, surgical instruments, and equipment. Responsible for the care and maintenance of surgical instruments and supplies as indicated by manufactures recommendation and recommendations from accrediting agencies. Properly cleans, organizes, sterilizes, stores, and transports surgical trays and or equipment. Maintains records of recommended standards of practice from accrediting agencies to ensure patient safety. Assists in restocking and re-ordering CSS and OR supplies. Exhibits an understanding of instrumentation to correctly disassemble and reassemble surgical trays. Transports patients and patient-related equipment within the facility as needed.

NCH expects that every team member will role model Patient-Centered Care behaviors and be guided by NCH’s Values and the Principles of Patient-Centered Care.

It is vital that an individual in this position be capable of good communication skills. It is of the utmost importance that written communication is legible.

The patient population served by this position includes neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

See Table of Organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent, with knowledge of surgical instruments and operating room workflow. Must have earned a certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distributing within 6 months.

Compensation

Location and Work Requirements

Shift:

Day

On Call:

No

Physical Requirements

Minimum Physical Requirements:

Physical demands greater than moderate may require knowledge of use of appropriate equipment and operation of various machines. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and physicians. Requires close mental, visual, and auditory attention in all phases of activities. Frequent bending, lifting, and pulling require use of proper body mechanics at all times. Must be able to wear mask, goggles, and gown.

Working Conditions:

Demonstrate ability to establish priorities, work under pressure deadlines, and deal with multiple assignments. Stress levels are high due to frequently dealing with physicians, anesthesia, other health care providers, patients and families.

Body Position Sitting:

15

Body Position Standing:

85

Work Station Height:

3

Horizontal Distance:

3.5

Lifted Height:

12

Lifted Width:

18

Lifted Depth:

12

Lifted Weight:

35

Level of Movement:

Frequent (34-66% or 100-500 times/shift)

Level of Lifting:

Medium Heavy (=< 75 pounds occasionally OR =< 35 pounds frequently OR =< 15 pounds constant)

Placement/Movement of Materials:

Must be able to move equipment and instrument trays. Transports and positions patients.

Lifting Floor to Waist Frequency:

< 25% of shift

Lifting to Shoulders Frequency:

< 25% of shift

Lifting Above to Shoulders Frequency:

Not Part of Work

Repetitive Twisting Frequency:

< 25% of shift

Climbing Number of Stairs Frequency:

Not Part of Work

Pushing Frequency:

< 25% of shift

Pulling Frequency:

< 25% of shift

Carrying Frequency:

< 25% of shift

Awkward Positions Frequency:

< 25% of shift

Special Tools/Equipment Frequency:

50-75% of shift

Unavoidable Hazards:

In clinical duties will be exposed to communicable disease, blood, body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and sharp instruments. Exposure to injury from patients or equipment. Realizing there are unavoidable environmental hazards, the employee must assume responsibility for knowledge of protocols and policies relevant to these hazards. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood, and body fluids, hazardous chemicals. Utilized appropriate protective attire that will be provided in each area. Exposure to surgical and anesthesia stress.

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