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Position Title:Central Service Technician I

Job Group:Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:• High school graduation or equivalent, with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; or 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.

Preferred Qualifications:CDSPD or IAHCSMM certification.

Experience cleaning and sterilization of lab and surgery equipment.

Experience with biohazard equipment.

Experience with inventory management.

Job Description:

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate for a Central Service Technician I who will do sterile processing in our Small and Large Animal Hospital.

The sterile processing in these areas will include:

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize complex surgical instruments.

• Operates reprocessing equipment including mechanical washer/decontaminators, ultrasonic washers, endoscope washers, and sterilizers.

• Handles large volumes of complex medical instrumentation, flexible endoscopes, delicate eye instruments, and power equipment.

• Inventory management.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• 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. • 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. • 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). • 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. • 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.

• Assembles instrument trays in accordance with patient/surgeon procedure specific cards within appropriate time frame and documents missing items. Performs duties in a high stress environment, responds to emergencies and urgent add-on cases. Receives and responds to a high volume of phone calls to provide additional items as needed. • Performs inventory management for high volume of supplies and implants. Monitors and replenishes stock levels through use of multiple computer software programs and checks stock expiration dates. Documents usages in inventory system, restocks items, and adds new items to inventory. • Performs regular biological monitoring of sterilizers to ensure sterilizer efficacy. Conducts challenge tests on sterilization and decontamination equipment. Performs preventative maintenance functions on all equipment. • Participates in and contributes to in-service programs on a regular basis. • Participate in quality improvement activities; including waste, duplication reduction and process improvement. • Report quality and process deviations following institutional guidance. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical instruments and supplies. • Knowledge of cleaning, decontaminating and sterilizing procedures. • Knowledge of assembling, packaging and wrapping procedures in order to prepare items for sterilization. • Knowledge of the precautions to take while handling trays of sharp or delicate instruments or of contaminated equipment and supplies. • Ability to learn the operation of various types of technical decontamination and sterilizing equipment. • Ability to multitask and prioritize duties assigned. • Ability to maintain and keep accurate records of data. • Ability to perform duties safely and willingness to comply with special safety and health precautions. • Ability to read and understand instructions and guidelines and to read data indicators such as dials, timers, charts, color-coded strips, etc.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and physicians using electronic, phone, and in person methods of communication. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships; respects diversity of team members, manages conflict considering others view points, and anticipates of others working needs. • Ability to enter and retrieve data with a variety of computer software systems.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:07

Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date: June 13, 2024

Posting Close Date:June 27, 2024

Job Requisition Number:R14895

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