Central Sterile Supply Tech

Carteret Health Care; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, NC is seeking a Full-time CSS Technician responsible for preparing and processing medical supplies for sterilization and for supporting the daily surgical schedule.

You will clean instruments, maintain sterile trays, document sterilization and handling, and ensure proper restocking and transport of instruments across departments. On-the-job training is provided and certification must be obtained within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• On-the-job training available.
• Certification required within 18 months: CRCSST or CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process medical/surgical supplies and instruments for sterilization and dispensing for patient care.
• Clean instruments and maintain instrument trays for the daily surgical schedule.
• Document sterilization processes and equipment usage.

Skills

On-the-job training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full-time

Days/Mids

Posted Invalid date

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.