About This Role
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
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Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Part time
Department:
CC093230 Surgery & Central Sterile Support
SUMMARY:
Part Time, Sat/Sun, 0700-1730
Salary:
Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Central Sterile Technician processes supplies, equipment and reusable instrumentation for patient care use.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
No education requirements
RECOMMENDED EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Entry Level - Experience not Required.
RECOMMENDED WORK EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
RECOMMENDED CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - International Association of Healthcare Central Sterile Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)
DESCRIPTION
1. Promptly decontaminates instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
2. Washes, organizes and sterilizes instruments following established procedures.
3. Assembles and packages instrument trays, linen packs and supply items.
4. Assembles instrument trays, according to count sheet and AAMI standards, locating missing items and communicating with lead/Manager regarding missing instruments or need for changes to the count sheet.
5. Operates sterilizers and monitors sterilization gauges, charts, tapes and biological/chemical indicators to ensure adequate sterilization. Notifies lead/manager of any concerns.
6. Ensures that sterilizers and sterilizer carts are maintained, clean and in working order.
7. Maintains records on all sterilizer quality controls and equipment testing results and ensures records are accurate and complete.
8. Complies with infection control, safety and OSHA procedures and regulations.
9. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the appropriate department.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.