What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Technician (Casual) position at AHN?
Department: Central Sterile Process
Decontaminates and reprocesses all in-house prepared sterile supplies. Issues, tracks, decontaminates, maintains, transports various types of patient care equipment, to provide Quality Patient Care.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Effective December 28, 2020 for newly hired Central Sterile Processing (CSP) Techs:*
- Must pass a nationally accredited central service exam for CSP and maintain certification
- CSP technicians will have 18 months from date of hire to pass a nationally accredited central service exam,
- Must complete 10 hours of continuing education annually
Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
*CSP Techs employed as central service technicians prior to the effective date of Act 80 (12/28/2020) are exempt from certification requirements.
Preferred:
Central Sterile Processing experience.