Central Processing Tech I - Full Time - Day Shift - Grayling, MI

Munson Healthcare Grayling Grayling, Michigan Central Processing Day shift

Requisition #: 61075
Total hours worked per week: 37.5

Description

Central Processing Tech I

  

  

  

Job Code  701

FLSA Status  Non Exempt

Pay Range

  

  

Job Summary

Reports to the CPD Manager. This position is responsible for demonstrating strong competence in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage, and case cart assembly, and also activities that include equipment distribution and cleaning processes. Able to operate all equipment associated with the above.

  

Education and Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE  Min/Preferred  Education Level  and/or  Years of Experience  Comments  Required  High School or GED

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION  Min/Preferred  Certification, Licensure, Registration  Comments

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  

Key Competencies and Skills

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Essential Duties

Receive, clean/decontaminate, inspect, sort, disassemble, reassemble, wrap, package and process a wide variety of instruments, instrument sets and equipment.  Test equipment for proper functioning.  De-lint, inspect, fold, wrap, process, and store a variety of laundered linen.  Label, date, initial, and process goods using established sterilizing procedures.  Knowledgeable of all patient equipment and supplies in the department.  Maintain adequate inventory of sterile and non-sterile supplies.  Complete daily work reports and logs, sterilization records, and monitor charts and tapes from sterilizers.  Operate all processing machinery: Ultrasonic cleaning machine, washer-sterilizers, gravity displacement sterilizer, Sterrad units, vacuum sterilizers, steam cleaner, heat sealers, and cart washer.  Collect used supplies and equipment within the hospital.  Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the department on a daily basis.  Perform daily maintenance on cleaning and sterilizing equipment placed within the department.  Set up case carts for surgical procedures on a routine and emergency basis.  Perform activities controlled by C.P.D. guidelines; by established policies and procedures or by instructions from the department manager.  Must be able to function under stressful conditions in a closed unit with interruptions and time pressures.  Exercises courtesy, pleasantness and tact in dealing with co-workers and other hospital personnel.  Subject to disagreeable odors and noises. Subjected to potential hazards of hot moving machinery and equipment, pathogenic organisms, detergents and cleaning solutions, moist and humid conditions.  Safety is a self-responsibility. Know the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines. Perform job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plan your actions to promote safety. Report any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.

  

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Ability to:  • Work standing for most of the day.  • Occasionally lifts sets, pans up to 30 pounds between 48" off floor and floor level.  • Frequently stoop, push, pull, bend and reach.  • Walk moderate distances while pushing/maneuvering carts.