Certified Central Sterile Supply Technician

Position Highlights

• Department: Central Sterile Services
• Hours: 32.00 per week
• Shift: 3
• Weekend Requirement: Insert Every Other Weekend or Every Third Weekend

Position Summary

The Certified Central Sterile Supply Technician collects, cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment according to established standards and procedures to ensure sterile and functioning supply materials and equipment. The Certified CSS Tech understands microbiology and infection control standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Central Sterile Supply Manager and Central Sterile Supply Lead Tech:

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  Decontaminates surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions or as advised by the CSS Manager. Will operate all decontamination equipment including washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, cart washer and washer automation.

• Inspects instruments after decontamination ensuring all items are clean, intact, functional and accounted for.

• Assembles instrument trays in a manner that ensures device sterility as well as presenting a tray that is easy for the end user to access for use. Uses count sheets to ensure trays are assembled accurately.

• Packages or containerize instrument sets according to manufacturer’s guidelines and AAMI standards. Packages in a neat and proper technique ensuring easy aseptic opening in the operating room.

• Loads sterilizer carts in a way to ensure packaged items are not punctured or compromised. Loads containers and wrapped items as recommended.

• Runs daily sterilizer tests on both steam and H2O2 sterilizers.

• Runs daily washer tests for cleaning efficacy and thermal disinfection.

• Operates sterilizers according to manufacturer’s instructions ensuring BI monitoring for every load.

• Documents all load contents, interfaces load to tracking system, loads cycle confirming correct parameters, monitors sterilizer to tracking system information, records all pertinent information (biological, mechanical and chemical).

• Unloads sterilizers ensuring items are not compromised and stores in correct locations according to tracking system storage locations.

• Is responsible for the cleanliness of the department and all processing equipment.

• Picks cases according to preference cards and review of surgical schedule.

• Utilizes T-DOC asset management system to perform functions.

• Follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

• Acts as a Liaison to designated external customer i.e. OR- Off Site

• Ability to run the MH Surgical Center independently.

• Trains/proctors new hire employees through orientation process

• Other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Tech certification (IAHCSMM or CBSPDT) required; responsible to maintain certification status

• Two years of Central sterile processing experience

• High school diploma or GED

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills required for tracking system interface

• Ability to work within a fast paced team oriented setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good problem solving and/or decision making skills

• Ability to make independent decisions

• Ability to react and perform under strict timelines and/or emergency situations

• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Leadership: Demonstrates qualities which support professionalism and teamwork

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

• Competitive benefits package
• Shift Differentials
• Continuing Education assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan relief
• Long-term Disability
• Life insurance
• Family medical leave
• Compensation Range: $24.00 to $36.00

Note: The compensation range(s)above are a good faith representation of the base pay rates for all positions at a given grade across the organization. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting pay rate somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual pay rates may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly values for both non-exempt and exempt roles.

Benefit offerings and eligibility may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, or per diem roles).

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