CS Tech II

• Performs quality control methods on all sterilizers, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring. Operate and maintain washer/sterilizer, steam spray gun, ultrasonic machine, steam and low temperature sterilizers, heat sealers and any additional required equipment and machinery. Understands the principles of electrical and mechanical safety and working with the bio-medical engineering department to ensure safe and properly functioning equipment.  

• Practice preventative maintenance on all instruments and patient care equipment. Dispense sterile supplies to the appropriate location making sure they are in dust covers and have been rotated to assure proper sterility guidelines. 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, as necessary. Maintain accurate instrument count using the appropriate count sheet of all surgical sets to be assembled. Inform supervisor of any discrepancies.  

• Maintains proficiency in the decontamination, prepping, packaging, and sterilization of instruments. Maintains patient equipment through proper cleaning and decontamination techniques. Handles instruments/equipment correctly to ensure safety and proper functionality. Conducts daily biological monitoring and operation of sterilizer and accurately records results. Acts as a preceptor for new team members. Wear appropriate scrub attire, cover coat, hair coverings and masks in designated areas.  

• Maintains authorized traffic patterns in Central Sterile. Assists in inventory, care, and distribution of supplies. Maintains par levels to ensure availability. Assists in storing and stocking supplies. Aware of where supplies are housed and can retrieve them quickly upon request. Responds appropriately to urgent or emergency situations and reports to the Manager of Central Sterile.  

• Ensures that the environment of care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines. Prioritizes and completes assignments within scheduled hours of work to meet departmental needs. Serves on committees, task forces, process action teams, public relations activities or work groups on a voluntary and/or appointed basis at the division or hospital level. 

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or GED. 

• 3-4 years' experience as a central sterile supply technician II. 

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). 

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS).