What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Service Technician position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
Processes sterile surgical instrument trays for the operating room and other ancillary areas. Collects, cleans, disinfects, inspects, and sterilizes surgical instrument trays and other medical equipment. Maintain inventory and assist with ordering supplies. Track surgical instrument trays and mobile patient equipment through all phases of the cleaning and sterilization process by utilizing established manual systems. Reprocesses surgical instruments, operates the sterilization and decontamination equipment and performs routine efficacy tests on equipment
Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalence. Certification in Central Sterile is required from one of the accrediting agencies: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician-IAHCSMM) or CSPDT (Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician - CBSPD) Employee should have general learning ability, verbal understanding of English language and ability to communicate effectively. Form perception, ability to perceive and comprehend computer printouts.
Salary : $27