Central Services Technician I - NBMC (Full Time, Day)

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 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).
• Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health will be met or exceeded.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:   

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.  

• Graduate of approved Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician program preferred.

Licensure/Certification:  

• National Sterile Processing Technician certification required. 

Experience: 

• Entry level for new graduates of Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician program.

Skills:  

• Computer skills and documentation accuracy.  

• Must demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique, decontamination, safe care of surgical instruments and patient care equipment.  

• Quality assurance, inspection and inventory of supplies, instruments, and equipment.  

• Ability to monitor the process of steam, dry heat, and liquid chemical sterilization and HLD, and practice infection prevention and safety control. 

Salary : $32 - $38