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.