CSP Tech III- Central Sterile Processing 80hrs Biweekly Rotating

• Performs the decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization and storage of all surgical instrumentation including specialty instrumentation requiring intricate assembly and special care.
• Functions as liaison to the hospital staff, especially the operating room and labor and delivery room concerning the care and use of instruments and supplies.
• Operates instrument washer and all sterilization equipment in reprocessing instrumentation required for same day use.
• Performs daily sterilizer testing and maintains sterilizer logs and supplies.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• One year of Central Sterile Processing experience.

Must possess one of the following:

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
  Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

• Good communication skills and phone etiquette.

• Critical thinking skills.
• Knowledgeable in medical terminology as it relates to surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently and self-guided with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of Central Sterile Processing experience.
• Basic PC skills.
• Experience with instrument tracking system such as Censitrac or SPM.

Physical Requirements:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds and push/pull 350 pounds.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals.