Central Sterile Supply Tech

Carteret-Health-Care; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carteret-Health-Care in Morehead City, NC, seeks a Full-time CSS Technician responsible for the preparation and processing of medical/surgical supplies for sterilization and distribution to patient care areas.

You will clean instruments using the ultrasonic washer or washer/decontaminator, maintain instrument trays, document sterilization, and ensure proper handling, storage, and transport of instruments for the daily surgical schedule.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Motivated for on-the-job training.
• Plan to obtain CRCSST or CBSPD certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process medical/surgical supplies and instruments for sterilization.
• Dispense items needed for patient care across hospital areas.
• Clean instruments and use ultrasonic washer or washer/decontaminator.
• Maintain accuracy of instrument trays and document sterilization processes.
• Handle, store and transport instruments; restock and clean as assigned.

Skills

On-the-job training

Education

High school graduate

CRCSST or CBSPD certification within 18 months

Job description

Full-time

Varies

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JOB RELATIONSHIPS

• Central Sterile Supply Technician & Surgical Instrument Technician Responsible to the CSS Manager

DEFINITION OF POSITION

• Technician – The Technician is responsible for the preparation and processing of medical/surgical supplies and instruments for sterilization and the dispensing of such items necessary for patient care to all areas of the hospital.
• The CSS Technician is also responsible for cleaning instruments, using the custom ultrasonic washer or washer/decontaminator maintaining accuracy and completeness of instrument trays in readiness for the daily surgical schedule, maintaining current sterile instruments and supplies, documenting sterilization process and equipment usage, properly handling, storing, and transporting instruments, and accomplishing designated restocking and cleaning assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Professional

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Highly motivated for on-the-job training.
• Obtain Certified Registered Central Sterile Service Technician - CRCSST or CBSPD certification within 18 months.