CSS Technician

Central Sterile Supply Technician (CSS) is assigned duties performing decontamination preparation sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the surgery center utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

Knowledge of equipment function sufficient to be able to determine operational adequacy and to distinguish between operator error and equipment malfunction.

• Knowledge of applicable sanitary infection control and safety standards sufficient to be able to perform all assignments within the safety parameters.
• Knowledge to assemble and wrap appropriate instruments supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of processes procedures quality assurance chemicals and medical instruments sufficient to be able to decontaminate and sterilize equipment supplies and instruments.
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment i.e. IV pumps monitors up to 25 lbs.
• Must have good telephone manners and problemsolving skills.
• Can perform bending lifting and washing using decontamination processes which will include instrument pans bins trays and carts of various sizes. Tactile differentiation e.g. temperature moisture.
• Skill in cleaning specialized equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• . Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely prepares assembles and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health TJC OSHA CDC AAMI and AORN standards. Maintains appropriate records and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
• Accurately handles and cares for instruments appropriately including appropriate selection of cleaning agents lubricants examination for function identification and assembly and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed.
• Correctly peelpacks supplies/instruments wraps instruments for sterilization inspect each instrument for use function completeness and cleanliness.
• Coordinates to ensure facility sets are stocked to PAR levels.
• Ensures safe care to patients staff and visitors; adheres to all Pinnacle Orthopaedics Surgery Center policies procedures and standards and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; Communicate with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
• Is responsible for reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Director and Material Manger and follow process for replacement.
• Resources to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques.
• Clean set up sterilize and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
• Maintains records for QA and sterilization.
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements including AAAHC Standards.
• Is familiar with organization department and job specific Environment of Care areas including Life Safety Hazardous Materials Communications Emergency Preparedness Infection Control and Medical Equipment Failure.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate which may include: the use of protective barriers as appropriate (e.g. gloves masks gowns pocket masks and/or safety glasses); handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and hand washing as appropriate.

Job Type: Fulltime

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• A minimum of oneyear experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist required.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude required.
• Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM required.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation.
• Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instruments and trays.
• Ability to work daily in a fastpaced Healthcare Services environment.
• Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality.