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

At Northbay Health, 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.

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.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication abilities.