CS Tech II

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a CS Tech II to join our team at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center!
As a CS Tech II, you will be responsible for preparing, distributing, and controlling sterile/non-sterile supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Must be self-directed and capable of carrying out assignments with limited supervision and will accept responsibility to assist in on-the-job training of new team members. Assists the patient care team to provide and maintain customer service focus essential for smooth operations.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:
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 sterilizer and records results.
Wear 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 instrument(s) 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.
Aware of where supplies are housed and can retrieve them quickly and efficiently upon request. Reports problems and potential solutions regarding patients, visitors and team members to the Assistant Director, Central Sterile Processing. Responds appropriately in urgent and emergent situations.
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 appointment basis at the division and/or hospital level. Acts as a preceptor for new team members.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
1-2 years Working experience as Central Sterile Technician I.
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).

This position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $31.61