Lee Provident

Lee Provident's CRCST Self-Study program is designed for those individuals who are ready to complete the required textbook and workbook, on their own, anywhere, anytime, wherever it's comfortable for you, and at your own pace.

If you have a very busy and/or unpredictable schedule and can't stick to joining a classroom course, this program may be your ideal match.

What are some of the duties and responsibilities of a CRCST on a day-to-day basis?

• They decontaminate, high level disinfect, assemble, prepare, and sterilize surgical instrumentation for the Operating Room, Labor and Delivery Room, nursing care areas, and all other ancillary departments.

• They utilize established infection control guidelines and appropriate methodology and techniques to carry out their duties.

• They operate washer/disinfectors, cart washers, ultrasonic equipment, Automatic Endoscope Reprocessors, and sterilizers in the Sterile Processing Department.

• They dispense and deliver sterilized instruments and trays to the customer units and areas.

• They audit supplies and inventory levels and notify manager and / or supervisor, or designee, when levels are low.

• They assist in processing orders for supplies maintained from the Storeroom.  

• They are responsible for the unpacking and stocking the supplies on the shelves and storage areas.

• And more……

 Lee Provident's CER Self-Study program is designed for those individuals who are ready to complete the required textbook and workbook, on their own, anywhere, anytime, wherever it's comfortable for you, and at your own pace.

If you have a very busy and/or unpredictable schedule and can't stick to joining a classroom course, this program may be your ideal match.

What are some of the duties and responsibilities of an Endoscopic Reprocessing Technician on a day-to-day basis? 

· Manually clean, high-level disinfect, reprocess and store flexible endoscopes and accessories used during endoscopic procedures.

· Wears personal protective equipment as required.

· Assists with endoscopic room set-up.

· Assists with post procedural room cleaning.

· Assists with patient greeting and in-patient transportation.

· Assists with stocking of endoscopic room, reprocessing and storage rooms.

· Other duties as assigned by Ambulatory Care Services Manager and Charge nurse.

· Performs other duties as assigned.