CSS Technician

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center South is seeking a Central Sterile Services Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, wrap, and containerize surgical instruments and equipment, and to sterilize or sanitize them as required. The role involves testing sterilization equipment and delivering instruments for surgeries and procedures.

Two areas—Decontamination and Processing—will be involved; accurate handling, safety, and adherence to procedures are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, cleaning, assembling, wrapping, and/or containerizing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Sterilization/sanitizing through steam, gas, plasmac or other required methods.
• Test and report issues with sterilization equipment.
• Prepare and deliver equipment and instruments for surgeries and procedures.
• Work in Decontamination and Processing areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Telephone skills

Education

High School diploma

Experience in medical supply and surgical instruments

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.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

CSS Technician Central Sterile Technician

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.