Central Supply Technician Job Description
Central supply technician
provides hospital and affiliate facilities with processed materials, instrumentation and equipment ensuring proper decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly and packaging of medical/surgical equipment to standards.
Central Supply Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Operation of decontamination and sterilization equipment, sterilization
Be responsible for the processing of including but not limited to reusable medical supplies and instrumentation which includes decontamination, assembly, terminal sterilization and sterile storage delivery to end users
Follows manufacturer's guidelines for sterilization and follows departmental procedures for proper
Decontaminate and clean used equipment and supplies requiring re-sterilization/reprocessing between uses
Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for and perform sterilization runs using both Ethylene Oxide and Steam systems
Performs duties of OR Instrument Assistant including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, labeling, wrapping and storing surgical instruments and trays
Conducts biological monitoring and documentation of same for variety of sterilizers and other related equipment in accordance with established schedule
Follows safety protocols to ensure no injury to self/others (proper body mechanics, protective apparel during decontamination procedures)
Cleans, assembles, performs minor repairs and wraps trays of surgical instruments, equipment and specialty supplies for sterilization
Operates sterilization equipment and performs specified daily maintenance tasks
Central Supply Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Central Supply Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IAHCSMM, CRCST, CBSPD, CHL, CSPDS, SPD, ORT, CST
Education for Central Supply Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the central supply technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Education, English, General Education, Medical, Communication, Technical, Associates, Veterinary Technician, Technology Programs, Medical Laboratory Science
Skills for Central Supply Technician
Desired skills for central supply technician include:
Decontamination
Sterilization
Surgical instruments and medical terminologies
Math normally acquired through high school education
Reading
Writing
Delivery of sterile packages
Disinfection and cleaning methods
Documentation
Inspection and packaging of general and two specialty instrument services
Desired experience for central supply technician includes:
Operates various machines and computers
Previous experience in Central Service or Sterile Processing required
CSPDT certified (or eligible)
Previous experience in a healthcare related position required
Satisfactory work performance and successful completion of CPD training by end of six months
Must demonstrate full competence in all areas of central processing
Central Supply Technician Examples
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Central Supply Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a central supply technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for central supply technician
- Performs functions related to preparation, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical-surgical supplies
- Performs activities related to sterilization checks of charts, cycles and biologicals
- Coordinates and supervises activities of Central Supply Assistants
- Participates in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of departmental goals
- Prioritizes workload and ensures that established policies and procedures are followed
- Communicates with Business Manager, clinical staff, storeroom staff and other departments such as Laundry to ensure smooth workflow and to investigate and resolve case cart preparation issues, to verify status of instrument repairs, inventory levels, and the like
- Serve as an expert in the area of specific unit competencies, maintains clinical competencies for assigned clinical areas
- Assists in the development of new policies and procedures, and works to improve overall efficiency and quality
- Coordinates regular scheduled equipment maintenance schedules for washers, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, Arranges for equipment and instrument repair as necessary
- Prepares and maintains manual and electronic records and reports related to all activities
Qualifications for central supply technician
- Previous experience in healthcare supply chain functions preferred but not necessary
- 1+ years of experience in Central Supply or related field, with basic product knowledge, distribution par level cart techniques and warehousing procedures is preferred
- CRCST (certified Registered Central Supply Technician) or medical terminology preferred
- Appropriate sense of urgency and timely response
- Able to push or pull a cart weighing up to 350 pounds
- Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of central supply technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for central supply technician
- Participates in annual inventory counting with clinical staff and internal audit as required
- Ensure regulatory compliance with DPH, TJC
- Updates call lists annually for disaster plan
- Develops four week and daily schedules
- Reports flash rates at Infection Control Committee
- Orders CSR stock instruments as needed
- Participates in Code Committee
- Organizes appropriate in-services
- Implement and maintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives improving organization performance program, patient/customer safety, environmental, and infection control policies
- Maintain an adequate supply of packs and supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, and proper labeling
Qualifications for central supply technician
- On the job training of up to 6 months
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis
- Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and pull as situations require
- PAR stocking knowledge is helpful
- Ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision
- Cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a central supply technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for central supply technician
- Responsible for the understanding of the functionality and appropriate use of the Sterrad Sterilization System, precautions, and compatibility of scopes and electronic equipment
- Store, stock, and distribute IV solutions for all nursing stations, ancillary departments and crash carts
- Participate in educational programs and in-service meetings
- Answers telephone and take written messages
- Operate hand-held computer and hospital computer and input data
- Operate electric cart
- Input counts, charges and credits into the computer system
- Restock specialty carts
- Prioritizes tray completion based on customer needs along with issuing patient equipment as needed
- Responsible for proper care, handling, storage and inventory of instruments and tray implants in the operating room
Qualifications for central supply technician
- One year experience in CSPD preferred
- Minimum of three years experience in related duties
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and support staff, and to direct activities of six to ten staff members
- Familiarity with instruments used in a wide variety of services
- Minimum of two years previous related work experience may be acceptable in lieu of educational requirement
- Must be able to lift 25lbs and be on their feet for most of 8 hours
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of central supply technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for central supply technician
- Operates complex sterilization equipment, selects the correct method of sterilization based upon manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU)
- Ensures all parameters for sterilization are met by reviewing and signing all sterilizer recording charts to verify the proper sterilization time, temperature, pressure, humidity and sterilant exposure
- Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set
- Knowledgeable of recall process for sterilization failures
- Follows manufacturer's guidelines for steam and low temperature sterilization and follows departmental procedures for proper
- Maintain all sterilization records, biological indicators as required
- Cleans, inspects and assembles instrument trays accord to sterilization and tray processing guidelines • Demonstrates efficient and effective communication skills according to population served
- Performs job tasks in a way that insures personal and departmental safety
- Receives and decontaminates soiled instrumentation and patient equipment
- Communicates effectively with director, supervisor, staff, and other customers, including use of proper telephone etiquette
Qualifications for central supply technician
- Prefer one-year experience in an OR/CSPD environment
- Thorough knowledge of sterile technique as it relates to handling of disposable supplies
- Thorough knowledge of all surgical instruments and supplies utilized within the perioperative arena
- Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to supply distribution and sterile instrument processing
- Excellent customer service skills are a must and able to work with little or no supervision
- 1+ year experience in Central Supply or related field, with basic product knowledge, distribution par level cart techniques and warehousing procedures is preferred
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of central supply technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for central supply technician
- Expedite medical supplies or refrigerated items that are time & temperature sensitive
- Properly stock inventory on stockroom shelves
- Fill orders from PMM requisitions
- Assist with distribution of supplies to various departments through use of PMM inventory management software
- Work independently to establish and prioritize workflow of dock and stockroom
- Process returned stockroom items
- Distribute U.S. & interoffice mail
- Maintain a clean and organized stockroom, dock, and linen room
- May need to place orders to replenish supplies
- Replenish storage areas in various departments through Intellishelf inventory management software
Qualifications for central supply technician
- CRCST (Certified Registered Central Supply Technician) or medical terminology is preferred
- Subject to heavy lifting
- High school graduate or equivalent and/or required work experience
- Supply chain or materials management experience required, medical supply chain or central supply experience preferred
- 1 year in central supply preferred
- 1 year central sterile experience preferred