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Central Sterilization Charge

OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL

Altoona, WI | Full Time

$34k-42k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Central Sterilization Charge

$34k-42k (estimate)

Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services 2 Months Ago

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OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL is Hiring a Central Sterilization Charge Near Altoona, WI

Job Summary:
The Charge Central Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring proper care, sterilization, packaging, and disbursement of hospital equipment and supplies. The Charge demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique. The Charge Central Processing Technician is responsible for the leadership and execution of the daily operation of the central processing department. The Charge must maintain a consistent high standard of sterile processing practice and assure that the department will meet or exceed the JC requirements and be maintained in a cost-effective manner. This individual provides guidance to other members of the central processing team and is accountable for all functions of this department.

Essential Job Functions:

Cleans instruments according to manufacturer’s directions to prepare them for sterilization
Collects and/or receives linen, trays, and other supplies used in daily operation of a hospital and disposes of according to standard protocols
Operates and maintains steam autoclaves and immediate use steam sterilizers and maintains daily logs
Packages and wraps equipment and supplies in accordance with prescribed sterile procedures
Organizes and assembles routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and coordinates with materials management on loaner trays that are needed for procedures
Keeps records of all quality checks and participates in quality assurance activities as assigned
Starts equipment and observes gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is functioning properly
Reports defective equipment to materials management and immediate supervisor in a timely fashion and manages instrument sharpening and repair
Checks sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated
Maintains storage rooms in a neat and orderly manner according to regulatory guidelines
Maintains and distributes an adequate supply of instruments for all units
Makes sound clinical decisions affecting the operations in central processing
Responsible for the daily staffing of the department. Helps interview and train all new staff and provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on a regular basis
Maintains accountability for all functions of the department and leads to ensure that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies
Provides a positive role model to staff and oversees the activities of the sterile processing technicians
Communicates effectively with manager, charge nurse, staff and physicians
Maintains certification through continued education in the field of sterile processing operations
Facilitates instruction and in-service on new products, procedures, and equipment in a manner that will ensure a high level of sterile processing practice
Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:

Certification with the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management is preferred, or must be obtained within one year of hire
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
Previous experience working in a hospital environment is preferred
Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them

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