Central Service Tech I or II 3rd shift 100% - Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa Medical Center Downtown's Central Sterilizing Services department is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician I or Central Services Technician II. This position will be located within the Downtown Campus. This position will perform the following: under general supervision, performs and has operational responsibility for difficult technical duties involving all aspects of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, sterile storage, distribution of sterile medical devices and inventorying, stocking and distribution of medical supplies.  Provides functional supervision to student and Central Services Technician I staff.

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Central Service Tech I:

1. Clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store and dispense of complex surgical instrumentation, devices and implant trays Performs transportation of contaminated and sterilized/ high level disinfected devices following infection prevention practices and organizational guidance. Operation of reprocessing equipment including automatic endoscope washers, sonic washers, mechanical washer/decontaminators, inspection equipment, and sterilizers. Performs microbicidal processes, standard/transmission based precautions, engineering, and work practice controls.

2. Performs infection prevention processes to remove all contaminants (blood, tissue, fluids, bioburden, etc.) from surgical instruments, utensils and other surgical items. Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation, flexible endoscopes, delicate eye instruments, power equipment and different instrument patterns.

3. Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices which includes proper Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), safe chemical handling practices, and body mechanics (i.e. ergonomics, human factors).

4. Accesses reference materials via computer systems, follows guides and instructions to assemble high volumes of complex instrument and implant trays. Inspects and evaluates instruments for function and cleanliness. Confirms all quality assurance mechanisms are in place. Labels, seals and documents all items processed. Accesses computer systems for purpose of locating, track and tracing medical devices and instrumentation trays.

5. Performs all aspects of sterilization, packaging inspection, equipment operation, safety procedures, proper documentation, and prioritization. Sterilizes items per manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU), verifies correct parameters used for all instruments.

Central Service Tech II:

1.      Serves as lead technician by demonstrating expertise in all central sterilization processes.  Identifies operational concerns and takes corrective action.  Assigns technical duties to personnel and assumes responsibility for accurately completing shift duties.  Participates in assessment and monitoring of staff competency, provides feedback and support to assist with performance evaluations.

2.      Under direction of the CST IIIs performs all aspects of training within their area of responsibility and documents employee training progress in training guides.

3.      Decontaminates, disassembles, inspects, cleans, sorts, and reassembles complex surgical instrument and implant trays, operates automatic scope washers, sonic washers, mechanical washer/decontaminators, inspection equipment and sterilizers...  Performs transportation of contaminated and sterilized/ high level disinfected devices following infection prevention practices and organizational guidance.  Performs microbicidal processes, standard/transmission-based precautions and engineering and work practice controls. 

Performs infection prevention processes to remove all contaminants (blood, tissue, fluids, bioburden, etc.) from surgical instruments, utensils and other surgical items.  Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation, flexible scopes, delicate eye instruments, power equipment and different instrument patterns.

Schedule below:

Friday - 2300-0730 

Saturday-Sunday - 7pm-7am

Monday - 2300-0730

May include rotating weekend and on call hours.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Central Services Tech I:

1. High school graduation or equivalent, with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; or

2. One year experience in a hospital-related field that would provide a background in medical environment or sterile technique as it applies to medical supplies and equipment.

Central Services Tech II:

1.      Verified experience with or documented completion of a medical terminology course and 

2.      High school graduation or equivalent, with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; and

3.      Must possess and maintain certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Health Care Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); and

4.      Two years of related experience working in a medical field that includes a sterile processing component, or, 

5.      One year of working in sterile processing and one year of experience in a functional supervision role, or;

6.      One year of related experience in a medical field that includes a sterile processing component and one year of college level course work.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

The University of Iowa Medical Center Downtown's Central Sterilizing Services department is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician I (Pay Grade 7) or Central Services Technician II (Pay Grade 9). Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or both.  

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
 

For questions, contact Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu. 

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