Certified Central Sterile Technician/Central Sterile Aide- Oswego Hospital

Oversee the decontamination, cleaning and sterilizing of surgical, endoscopic and diagnostic instrumentation/ equipment. Oversee the general daily operation and maintenance of all sterilizers in the Central Sterile Supply Department and the Surgical Suite. Properly follow manufacturer recommendations for cleaning/ sterilization of their products. Assist Central Sterile Supply Manager in developing in-services for the Central Sterile Supply Department. Orders, monitors and reports discrepancies in products ordered, to the Central Sterile Supply Manager. Responsible for the ordering of inventory and non-inventory items for the Surgical Department as needed or assigned, provide assistance to all units as requested. Reports any product related problems to the Central Sterile Supply Manager. Monitor the Isolation carts and in-room Glove Containers in the hospital. Make sure they are properly checked and restocked on a daily basis. Make sure PCD Spores are ran on the steam sterilizers daily, and Spores daily with the V-Pro Sterilizer and the Steris System One Processor. Properly document this and reports any unexpected positive results to the Central Sterile Supply Manager. Document patient equipment usage by using the equipment control log and report any variances to the Central Sterile Supply Manager. Monitor and make sure that computer generated orders are closed daily and follow up with Purchasing to make sure that all orders are closed out by the end of the month. Assist in the orientation program for all new employees. Knowledgeable and Participatory of the Departmental QA Monitors. Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications and Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Certified or eligible to be certified in Central Service field.

Pay Range: $16.25-$18.25/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.