C S Technician - Sterile Processing - Full-Time/PRN - Bronson Methodist Hospital

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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. 

If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Are you ready to advance your career in a supportive, patient-focused environment? Bronson Methodist Hospital, is looking for compassionate and dedicated C S Techs to join our team.

We offer competitive benefits and incentives, including:

Please note: Bonus amounts may vary based on experience, shift, and approved hours.

The Central Service Technician I is responsible for all aspects of decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storing and dispensing of surgical instrumentation. The Central Service Reprocessing Tech will obtain a working knowledge of infection control and how it pertains to surgical instrumentation and equipment and learn the various instruments/sets. The C S Technician I will need to become familiar with medical terminology and basic anatomy. This position will also be responsible to identify disposable items needed in surgical cases so they can be pulled when required for case carts or as requested. This position reports to the manager and works cooperatively with all levels of staff in surgery. Must be able to practice within the guidelines of the Reprocessing Department policies and procedures. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Successful completion of organization, unit, and job-specific competencies within a 90-day orientation period. Orientation may be extended for an additional 30 days upon manager discretion
• Ability to read and interpret documents including surgical schedules, sterilizer printouts, instructions for use (IFU’s), policies, procedures, and other forms of written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally when interacting with others in person or via the telephone or intercom system
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Ability to utilize computer programs including, email, instrument-tracking programs, computer-based learning applications, and internet searches
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, sterilization practices, basic microbiology, and aseptic technique
• Ability to learn and apply the technical aspects of the position which requires excellent hand-eye coordination, color differentiation, routine lifting of up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving of bulky or awkward items or items weighing up to 50 pounds, good hearing comprehension, manual dexterity and the ability to operate various forms of cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, inspection, or sterilization equipment
• Ability to rotate to all areas of a Sterile Processing/Central Services Department
• Ability to simultaneously manage stressful situations and multiple job tasks calmly and professionally
• Ability to provide consistent, excellent, customer service to stakeholders
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information including knowledge of HIPAA and other appropriate regulations and laws
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical terminology, human anatomy, aseptic technique, microbiology and infection control practices, disinfection and sterilization practices is preferred
• Completion of a Central Services Technology Program or six months experience in a Sterile Processing/Central Services environment is preferred

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