Central Processing Technician

Central Sterile Processing Technician

Assists in overseeing and directing the workflow of the Central Processing Technician students and CPD Tech I's duties as well as equipment and supply issues in work area in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards. Provides input into the staff evaluations and assists with staff development on shift, as appropriate. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Assist with staff assignments to maintain adequate workflow to meet changing needs on a daily basis.
• Acts as a role model and resource to peers and provides mentoring and support to staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Regularly serves as an established preceptor and provides competency validation.
• Performs all functions of a Central Processing Technician I - including inspecting, disinfecting, assembling, processing and distributing patient care instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Accurately differentiates between instruments functionality and its specialty. Monitors performance of sterilizers, sonic, utensil washers, and other equipment and fills out repair requisitions as necessary.
• Strives for an exceptionally low error rate with high productivity.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

5 lbs : Seldom up to 35 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 35 lbs

5 lbs : Seldom up to 25 lbs

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 35 lbs

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 20 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally

2 lbs : Occasionally