What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cert Surg Instr Tech position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role Overview: Responsible for the care, preparation, sterilization, and maintenance of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies in a sterile processing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Decontaminates, inspects, and assembles surgical instrumentation following departmental procedures.
- Operates sterilizers, ensures proper sterilization parameters, and completes quality control checks, including biological testing and documentation.
- Uses Censitrac system for tracking instrumentation, manages inventory levels, and restocks supplies.
- Maintains accurate records, reports discrepancies, and communicates effectively with team members and surgical staff.
- Supports department quality assurance initiatives and participates in meetings and training.
- High school diploma with at least one year of central service experience.
- Certification from IAHCSMM or equivalent within six months of hire, maintained throughout employment.
- Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and inventory management.
- Proficiency in computer applications like Censitrac, Word, and Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and safety awareness skills.