CSS Tech II

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Certified Central Sterile Service Technician II to decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and prepare surgical instruments and medical equipment used in patient care.

This position operates and maintains sterilization equipment, examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to the appropriate personnel. Education required: HSD/GED; Certification: CRCST; Experience: 1 year CSS/sterilization.

Qualifications

• Decontamination, assembly, sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Inspect equipment for defects and report faulty devices.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble and sterilize instruments for patient care.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for use.
• Inspect and report equipment defects to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instrument assembly

Equipment preparation

Education

HSD/GED REQUIRED

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Certified Central Sterile Service Technician II at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Shift: Full Time Second Shift, 3p-11p position, Monday through Friday.

Job Description

The Central Sterile Services Technician I is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care. This position operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards. Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

Education

• HSD/GED REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Certification - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

  REQUIRED

Experience

• 1 year CSS, sterilization, and/or central sterile processing experience REQUIRED