Central Services Technician I (Per Diem, Variable Evenings)
About The Position
At NorthBay Healthcare a Central Services Technician I is accountable to the Central Service Manager and is responsible for completing assigned tasks associated with reusable medical devices and patient care equipment. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Under direct supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for Surgery, medical departments and clinics. Operates equipment necessary for reprocessing instrumentation and equip ment. Completes Quality Assurance documentation for each sterilization load. Validates & maintains event-related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters & records. Applies a proficient skill level in all CS assignments. Erects orthopedic traction as instructed. Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases. Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing as appropriate). Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health will be met or exceeded. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with either Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM).
- Upon completing 18 months of employment as a CS Tech I, must obtain Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification through CSPD.
- Computer skills and Documentation Accuracy.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formalized training program in Central Service or Surgical technology preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of hospital, Central Service or Operating Room with computer data entry experience, or the completion of a formalized training program in Central Service or Surgical Technology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes assigned tasks associated with reusable medical devices and patient care equipment.
- Follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.
- Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for Surgery, medical departments and clinics.
- Operates equipment necessary for reprocessing instrumentation and equipment.
- Completes Quality Assurance documentation for each sterilization load.
- Validates & maintains event-related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters & records.
- Applies a proficient skill level in all CS assignments.
- Erects orthopedic traction as instructed.
- Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing as appropriate).
- Meets or exceeds organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
