PerDiem-Central Sterile Technician-6104

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Central Sterile Technician                  Position Code: TchCntSter-6104

Department: Central Sterile                                        Safety Sensitive:       YES

Reports to: Central Sterile Manager                           Exempt Status:          NO

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

• Receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment 
• Performs cleaning and sterilizing duties
• Prepares packs of supplies, linens, and instruments to Central Sterile as
• directed
• Issues and distributes supplies and equipment based on determined levels
• Maintains required records and statistics; performs weekly quality assurance.
• Maintains cleanliness of pre-assigned areas and other areas in Central Sterile as                                                     designated by the Manager.
• Attends Surgery department meeting or in-services as required.
• Identifies situations and use of sound judgment in instituting established procedures to correct them in a calm and efficient manner.
• Customers served
  • All user departments
  • Volunteers
  • Physicians
  • Outside agencies

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

 Education: N/A

Experience: N/A 

Certification: 

• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Licensure: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Central Sterile or Surgical Technologist experience desirable

Certification/Licensure: Central Sterile Processing certification

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Exposure Categories:

·        Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

·        Other potential hazard(s): subject to burns and cuts

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

• Able to work well with hands, demonstrating good manual dexterity.
• Able to bend and stoop frequently.
• Able to climb ladder to retrieve supplies and to clean.
• Able to walk a total distance of four miles per shift.
• Able to lift and move objects in the following manner using proper body mechanics:
  • Upward-from floor level to knuckle level, from knuckle level to shoulder level and from knuckle level to overhead position.
  • Downward-from overhead position to knuckle level, from shoulder level to knuckle level to floor level.
• Able to lift and move the following items with stated weights and frequencies in the manners set forth above:
  • Instruments and trays (weighing up to 25 lbs.)-lifted and moved frequently.
  • Small equipment and traction (weighing up to 25 lbs.)-lifted and moved occasionally.
• Able to move (by pushing and/or pulling) pieces of equipment on wheels that weigh up to 150 lbs. for any distance within the physical dimensions of Kingman Regional Medical Center.
• Able to sit for extended periods may, on occasion, be required.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 11/09/2018; 10/17/2019; 09/08/2020