Central Sterile Technician I, CSSR, 24 Hours, Days/Evenings

Heywood Hospital • Gardner, MA

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About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician I position at Heywood Hospital involves performing essential tasks related to the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments and equipment. This part-time role requires adherence to industry standards and practices, ensuring the proper operation of sterilization equipment and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Will work to obtain registered central service technician certification within 12 months of employment.
• Strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis.
• Runs biological and chemical tests at the beginning of the day shift and records results in the appropriate log.
• Inspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunction and reports to Central Sterile Supervisor.
• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
• Processes all items appropriately using either ethylene oxide or steam sterilization.
• Assists with processing department supply charges and any other clerical work related to the Central Service, as requested.
• Applies aseptic techniques in daily work assignments.
• Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areas.
• Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks Central Service's dispensing racks.
• Knowledgeable regarding handling and care of instruments, tray preparation, and special procedure items.
• Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging, and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization.
• Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
• Properly loads, operates, and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by the department.
• Restocks patient care unit supply carts and reconciles charges if necessary.
• If needed, makes out lost charge sheet and gives to the Nurse Manager.
• Responsible for stocking all supply carts on the nursing units.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Generous earned time off
• Potential sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED