CSR Technician

TITLE: CSR Technician– Per Diem (Days and Evenings) - $19.00- $28.20/hr based on Collective Bargaining Agreement with 1199 SEIU and years of experience.

Position Summary: Works under general supervision and is responsible for maintaining records and reports, maintaining and distributing supplies, preparing surgical packs and sterilizing instruments.

• Assembles instrument kits and accessories using department's instrument books with 95% accuracy.
• Collects instruments from sterilizers and other areas as needed after the completion of decontamination process and after instruments have been sterilized.
• Uses instrument books to assemble instruments into kits with 95% accuracy.
• Performs preventative maintenance on instruments to include inspection of instruments, ultrasonic washing, milking and ensuring proper functioning with 95% accuracy.
• Replaces missing or broken instruments in instrument kits with 95% accuracy.
• Assembles instruments and accessories according to manufacturer’s guidelines 100% of the time.
• Effectively communicates issues that are problematic to CSR supervisor.
• Prepares instrument kits and accessories for sterilization.
• Places instruments in the correct container and chooses correct sterilization methods 100% of the time in accordance with AORN and department guidelines.
• Wraps instrument kits and accessories making sure department wrapping guidelines are followed 100% of the time.
• Labels instrument kits accurately and marks with correct sterilization tape.
• Conducts sterilizer spore testing.
• Conducts spore testing for autoclaves and maintains appropriate sterilization charts as per departmental guidelines-spore testing is done to 100% accuracy.
• Reads indicators and logs results in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines once per week with 100% accuracy.
• Changes and stores sterilization charts daily for each sterilizer, replaces chart or tape on each sterilizer with 100% accuracy.
• Monitors equipment inventory as per department policy.
• Monitors equipment inventory of all items for event related outcomes with 95% accuracy.
• Processing of Sterile Supplies.
• Prepares all equipment for daily use each morning per department procedures.
• Decontaminates, washes, and cleans reusable supplies according to JCAHO Standards, and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing the work assigned.
• Preps and packages reusable clean supplies according to JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing assigned work.
• Dates and labels reusable supplies according to JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures throughout the day until the end of shift, completing work.
• Sterilizes reusable supplies according the JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift assigned.
• Stores supplies according to JCAHO Standards and written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing 80-90% of work assigned.
• Cleans and delivers medical/surgical equipment.
• Picks up used equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day as requested until the end of shift, completing designated assignments.
• Delivers reprocessed equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing all designated assignments.
• Cleans and delivers medical/surgical/orthopedic equipment.
• Picks up used equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day as requested until the end of shift, completing designated assignments.
• Delivers new and reprocessed equipment according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing all designated assignments.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for Collection of used supplies and orthopedic equipment.
• Retrieves items from nursing units according to written departmental procedures, throughout the day until the end of shift, completing all needed retrievals by end of shift.
• Demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to sterilize equipment, special trays and packs.
• Ability to identify equipment for packaging for OR and other units engaged in surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning requirements for surgical instruments and supplies

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: High School Diploma and/or GE

Experience: 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification/Licensure: CSR Tech Certification (CBSPD)

Union and Steward Benefits to help you live well!

• Low cost Medical/Prescription Drug Insurance through BCBS
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k via Fidelity for eligible employees with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worldwide Travel Assistance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance