Central Services Technician I - NBMC (Per Diem, Variable)

At Northbay Health, 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.