The CS technician is responsible for decontamination, assembly, packaging, wrapping and sterilization of linen, treatment trays, instruments and related reprocessed items in Surgery, CCU, Med. Surg. Units, ER, Lab, x-ray, and physicians offices.
Knowledge of policy and procedure of decontamination and sterilization, biological testing of sterilization equipment, and implant able items. Complete knowledge of parameters for steam sterilizers, flash packs, and biological testing. Records and maintains accurate records on sterilized items required by JCAHO, Infection Control, and QA.
Knowledge of instruments and all working parts to insure proper cleaning and sterilization. Ability to anticipate physicians needs in an emergency. Ability to prioritize needs for upcoming surgical cases. Order supplies, needed for decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation, always following policies and procedures.
