Technician-CSS

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a full-time Technician-CSS to join our Central Sterile Processing team. You will process, autoclave and issue sterilized equipment and linens, perform quality checks on steam, Sterrad and gas sterilizers, and assemble OR carts.

You may cross-train across General Services. Requirements include CRCST certification and at least 1 year of central sterile reprocessing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift 25–50

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required.
• 1 year of central sterile reprocessing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Process, wrap, label, autoclave and issue sterilized linens, equipment, devices and instruments according to procedures.
• Perform quality control tests on steam, Sterrad and gas sterilizers.
• Inspect surgical linens for stains/holes and ensure proper packaging and handling.
• Assemble case carts and OR linen wraps, and load autoclaves for sterilization.
• Cross-train to support other General Services departments as needed.

Skills

CRCST

Central Sterile Reprocessing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

Job description

## Technician-CSSApply: Attleboro, MA: Full time: Posted Today: R9503Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40-Processes and supplies sterilized medical equipment, linen and supplies.**Essential Job Functions:*** Performs packing, wrapping, marking, autoclaving and issuing activities required to process and supply sterilized linens, equipment, devices, instruments, etc. for use throughout the hospital in accordance with established procedures.* Performs quality control test on all equipment prior to use, including a daily test on steam, Sterrad, and gas sterilizers. Inspects all surgical linens for stains and holes. Removes all lint from linen prior to its use. Must set up all oral and gastric suctions and maintain the crash, catheter and urological carts.* Assembles packages and trays, according to quantity, type, destination, and usage, as listed. Receives and wraps O.R. linen in the prescribed manner and quantity. Marks tape and forwards for autoclaving. Loads autoclave and operates to sterilize contents by steam, Sterrad and gas. (plus aeration process for gas only).* Case cart assembly and picking.* Maintains a clean and orderly processing area.* Performs required tasks as directed.* Will be cross trained to perform duties in all General Services Departments as directed.**Required Qualifications and Skills:*** Minimum of \\_1\\_ years of experience in central sterile reprocessing.* Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)**Preferred Qualifications and Skills:****Education/Training*** High school diploma or equivalent* Registered Central Service Technician**Licenses/Certification*** Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)**Reports to: OR Clinical Manager****AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA**:Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures.**ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS**: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the work place, and with or without reasonable accommodation.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and reach without restriction. Ability to lift between 25 – 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.-Salary Range: $18.71-$28.26