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. Education: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Completion of a formalized training program in Central Service or Surgical technology preferred. License/Certification: • Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with either Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM). • Upon completing 18 months of employment as a CS Tech I, must obtain Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor certification through CSPD. Experience: • Minimum two (2) years of hospital, Central Service or Operating Room with computer data entry experience, or the completion of a formalized training program in Central Service or Surgical Technology preferred. Skills: • Computer skills and Documentation Accuracy. • Demonstrate oral and written communication abilities.