CS Tech II

About the role

Responsible for preparing, distributing, and controlling sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Must be self-directed, capable of carrying out assignments with limited supervision, and assist in on-the-job training of new team members. Supports the patient care team to maintain a customer service focus essential for smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains proficiency in the decontamination, racking, wrapping, and sterilization of instruments.
• Maintains instruments and equipment through proper cleaning and sterilization techniques.
• Handles instruments and equipment correctly to ensure safety and usability.
• Conducts biological monitoring of sterilizers and records results.
• Wears appropriate scrub attire, cover coat, hair coverings, and masks in designated areas.
• Remains alert to instrument and equipment safety hazards to prevent malfunction during use.
• Inspects instruments prior to tray assembly.
• Removes dull or malfunctioning instruments from service and replaces them as necessary.
• Accurately and promptly documents unusual occurrences noted during biological monitoring or sterilizer runs.
• Maintains authorized traffic patterns in Central Supply.
• Assists in inventory, care, and distribution of supplies.
• Maintains par levels in quantities sufficient to ensure availability.
• Assists in storing and stocking supplies.
• Retrieves supplies quickly and efficiently upon request.
• Reports problems and potential solutions regarding patients, visitors, and team members to the Assistant Director of Central Sterile Processing.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and emergent situations.
• Prioritizes and completes assignments within scheduled hours to meet departmental needs.
• Serves on committees, task forces, process action teams, public relations activities, or work groups at the division and/or hospital level.
• Acts as a preceptor for new team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of working experience as a Central Sterile Technician I required.
• Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) required.

Skills

• Ability to comprehend and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and speak or communicate in English to accomplish essential duties.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior supporting the hospital's mission, values, and compliance with laws.
• Exhibits professionalism, courtesy, and excellent customer service.
• Works effectively with culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Promotes service excellence and communicates courteously and respectfully.
• Complies with patient safety and risk management protocols.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and maintains current competency.
• Ensures environment of care meets regulatory guidelines.
• Complies with Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Adapts to variable and changing hospital needs, including all shifts.
• Follows directions and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Organizes and manages time effectively, setting appropriate priorities.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.70 - USD $32.72 per hour.