CSS Technician

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL seeks a Central Sterile Technician to decontaminate, clean and assemble surgical instruments, wrap and containerize them, and ensure proper sterilization for procedures. The role includes testing sterilization equipment and preparing equipment for surgeries and carts.

Responsibilities span Central Sterile, Surgery and Logistics, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery of supplies throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of written and oral communication.
• Organizational, telephone and computer skills.
• Ability to follow written, oral or electronic instructions.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, assemble, wrap, or containerize surgical instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Sterilize or sanitize through steam, gas, plasma or other required methods.
• Test and report issues with sterilization equipment.
• Prepare and deliver equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations and procedures.
• Support several departments including Central Sterile, Surgery and Logistics.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Central Sterile Services Technician shall be responsible for decontamination, cleaning, assembling, wrapping, and/or containerizing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment and their subsequent sterilization/sanitizing, through steam, gas, plasmac or other required methods. This position is also responsible for testing and reporting any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment, preparation and delivery of all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts. This position involves two separate areas of Central Sterile Services; Decontamination and Processing. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in medical supply, surgical instruments, and equipment preferred.

License / Certification

None required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of communication skills, written and oral.
• Must have organizational, telephone and computer skills.
• Must be able to follow written, oral or electronic instructions.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 5% of the workday and mobility 90% of the workday. Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching 5%.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Position is subject to heat, wetness, noise vibrations, and atmospheric conditions, including gases, odors and dust. Frequent exposure to outdoors. Temperature ranges may change dramatically, due to different departments involved.
Position involves, but not limited to, three departments: Central Sterile, Surgery, and Logistics

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

CSS Technician Central Sterile Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Second Shift (United States of America)