Central Services Technician I -NBMC (Per Diem, Evening)

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.

At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.   
• Completion of a formalized training program in Central Service or Surgical technology preferred.

License/Certification:

• 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.

Experience:

• 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.

Skills: 

• Computer skills and Documentation Accuracy.

Interpersonal Skills: 

• Demonstrate oral and written communication abilities. 

• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. 

Salary : $35 - $42