1. Carries out all work duties in compliance with the employer’s mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
2. Demonstrates good attendance and on-time arrival to work place, meetings, and required/mandatory events and trainings
3. Responds to requests in a timely manner, and utilizes time management skills
4. Maintains competency and yearly educational requirements for position
5. Complies with HR 525, Professional Appearance, policy by wearing a hospital badge and presenting a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times

1. Maintain the work environment in a safe, clean and orderly fashion
2. Prepare working area for decontamination
3. Prepare quality tests to ensure proper equipment operation; repair, service or obtain professional vendor services as needed
4. Separate disposable from non-disposable items and dispose of expendable supplies properly

1. Inspect items for cleanliness, functionality and integrity
2. Assemble items for packaging and sterilization
3. Transfer and sterilize items safely and accurately
4. Maintain personal health and safety as well as team/environment health and safety

1. Prepare work area and test sterilizer function
2. Select appropriate sterilizer equipment, packaging and methods based on equipment, instruments and standard operating procedure
3. Load sterilizer properly, use correct cycle settings
4. Ensure integrity and effectiveness of sterilization process
5. Store sterilized instruments and equipment properly

1. Maintain safe, clean and orderly storage environment
2. Stock, rotate, inspect, confirm, distribute and monitor usage of items
3. Demonstrate strong customer relations skills
4. Demonstrate effective communication and conflict management skills
5. Participate in department organization and functions

1. Ordering, processing and receiving rental equipment
2. Assemble equipment for distribution
3. Deliver equipment as per company policies and protocols
4. Maintain and inspect equipment, and send for repair as necessary
5. Performs post mortem care according to hospital policy

1. Operate basic computer programs used in the workplace for this occupation and employer

1. Shows ability to work well in a team setting
2. Shows respect in personal interactions with colleagues, patients, family members, and guests
3. Competent in conflict resolution skills
4. Communicates effectively with health care providers to ensure continuity and coordination of care, appropriate care delivery, and report patient safety concerns/issues
5. Attends and actively participates in meetings as required

Clinical experiences are documented to ensure full application of skills is covered.

Blood-Borne Pathogens, Soiled Item Transport, Safety (e.g. Chemical Handling, Sharps), Manual Instrument Cleaning, Mechanical Cleaning (e.g. Washers, Ultrasonic Cleaners), Decontamination Area Disinfection Processes, Interpreting Manufacturer’s IFUs (e.g. Device Cleaning, Equipment Operation, Chemical, Enzymatics/Detergents, Current Measurements/Concentration, Soak Time), Item Receiving & Traceability

Identi cation, Inspection/Testing of Instruments, Inspection/Testing of Containers & Wrapping Material, Assembly, Packaging Techniques (e.g. Pouches, Flat Wraps, Rigid Containers), Labeling

High Temperature Sterilization Processes, Low Temperature Sterilization Processes, Logging & Record Keeping (e.g. Sterilization/ HLD, Biologicals/Incubation), Handling & Putting Away of Sterile Supplies, Automated/Manual Disinfection, Trouble Shooting (e.g. Aborted/Failed Cycles, Wet Loads, Repairs)

Clean & Sterile, Handling & Putting Away of Sterile Supplies, Rotating Supplies, Inventory & Restocking Carts/Shelves (e.g. Inventory Systems, Par Levels), Event Related Shelf Life / Expiration Dating, Cleaning Storage Shelves, Case Carts (e.g. Assembly, Pick Lists & Locator Systems)

Interpreting Manufacturer’s IFUs (e.g. Devise Inspection & Testing, Sterilizers), Standards, Regulations, Policies & Procedures, Documentation & Record Keeping (e.g. Management, Area Cleaning), Quality/Functionality Testing Processes (e.g. Sterilizer, Washer Testing, HLD)

Cleaning, Inspection and/or Preparation of Patient Care Equipment, Equipment Functionality Check (e.g. Autoclaves, Sterilizers, Washers), Familiarity with Routine Maintenance Guides for Equipment, Equipment Tracking Clean & Sterile, Handling & Putting Away of Sterile Supplies, Rotating Supplies, Inventory & Restocking Carts/Shelves (e.g. Inventory Systems, Par Levels), Event Related Shelf Life / Expiration Dating, Cleaning Storage Shelves, Case Carts (e.g. Assembly, Pick Lists & Locator Systems)

Chapter 1 Introduction to Central Service Chapter 2 Medical Terminology for Central Service Technicians Chapter 3 Anatomy for Central Service Technicians Chapter 4 Microbiology for Central Service Technicians Chapter 5 Regulations and Standards Chapter 6 Infection Prevention Chapter 7 Decontamination; Point of Use Preparation and Transport Chapter 8 Cleaning and Decontamination Chapter 9 Disinfection Chapter 10 Surgical Instrumentation Chapter 11 Complex Surgical Instruments Chapter 12 Assembly and Packaging Chapter 13 Point of Use Processing Chapter 14 High-Temperature Sterilization Chapter 15 Low Temperature Sterilization Chapter 16 Sterile Storage and Transport Chapter 17 Monitoring and Recordkeeping for Central Service Chapter 18 Quality Assurance Chapter 19 Managing Inventory within the Central Service Department Chapter 20 The Role of Central Service in Ancillary Department Support Chapter 21 The Role of Information Technology in Central Service Chapter 22 Safety and Risk Management for Central Service Chapter 23 Success Through Communication Chapter 24 Personal and Professional Development for Central Service