C.S.S.D. Technician

Assists in the provision of high quality Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) services to the Operating Room, Emergency Room, ICU and elsewhere as required.

Responsibilities:

1. Follows Departmental Policies and Procedures.
2. Promotes infection control standards and adheres to occupational health and safety standards.
3. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
4. Receives contaminated devices, instruments and equipment in the decontamination area and reduces the bioburden, ensuring to always use personal protective equipment.
5. Uses chemicals, disinfectants, and sterilizes according to safety procedures.
6. Operates the decontamination and terminal sterilization equipment and reports all malfunctions or changes in the parameters.
7. Sorts, inspects, assembles, and wraps or packages all decontaminated items.
8. Assures proper sterility of all processed items by adhering to established sterilization procedures, including loading, unloading, storage, handling techniques and sterility assurance monitors.
9. Incubates Biological Monitors and records all monitor results according to established procedures.
10. Prepares single items and various sets as designated.
11. Tracks and follows a recall policy of equipment and items.
12. Checks in and out of loan instruments.
13. Supports and contributes to the achievement of continuous quality improvement in the delivery of services to clients.

Staff Competencies:

1. Perform biological indicator procedure correctly.
2. Apply decontamination process properly.
3. Apply correct inventory, dispensing, and distribution procedure.
4. Provide standards of CSSD sterile supplies.
5. Provide proper care and safety of powered instruments.
6. Perform correct high and low temperature sterilization processes.
7. Apply correct packaging and storage supplies.

To be self-reliant in seeking opportunities to improve ways of working, planning, taking action and delivering change to fulfill the company’s goals.

Performs any other duties within the range of his/her professional knowledge and skills as directed by Supervisor of CSSD.

Minimum Requirements:

One year experience in CSSD, or a minimum of two years formal healthcare training.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to be an effective team member.
Willingness to undertake training as necessary.
Technician training course in CSSD.