Central Services Technician I (Per Diem, Variable Evenings) Job Listing at NorthBay Healthcare in Vacaville, CA (Job ID 4632)

Description

At NorthBay Healthcare a Central Services Technician I is accountable to the Central Service Manager and is responsible for completing assigned tasks associated with reusable medical devices and patient care equipment.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

•  Under direct supervision follows approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.
•  Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for Surgery, medical departments and clinics.
•  Operates equipment necessary for reprocessing instrumentation and equip­ment. 
•  Completes Quality Assurance documentation for each sterilization load.
•  Validates & maintains event-related protocols; disinfection and/or sterilization load parameters & records.
•  Applies a proficient skill level in all CS assignments.
•  Erects orthopedic traction as instructed.
•  Complies with facility safety policies & procedures, including those for blood borne                  pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Takes prompt corrective actions when hazard identified (reporting or removing as appropriate).
• Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health will be met or exceeded.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.   
• Completion of a formalized training program in Central Service or Surgical technology preferred.

License/Certification:

• Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with either Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM).  
• Upon completing 18 months of employment as a CS Tech I, must obtain Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification through CSPD.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of hospital, Central Service or Operating Room with computer data entry experience, or the completion of a formalized training program in Central Service or Surgical Technology preferred.

Skills: 

• Computer skills and Documentation Accuracy.

Interpersonal Skills: 

• Demonstrate oral and written communication abilities. 

Compensation: $34.00 - $39.00 hour (listed rate includes per diem differential, offer based on years experience in this role)