Day Kimball Healthcare·Putnam, Connecticut
Responsible for the entire CSS process including decontamination, assembly, inspection, packaging, and sterilization of complex medical instruments. The role also involves managing case carts and participating in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
Under the direction of the Director, CSS Tech must meet advanced competencies in addition to routine instrument assembly. This position must be familiar with complex instrumentation to include laparoscopic, ENT, Gyn/OB, General, Urology and Ortho specialties. The CSS Tech may assist in the orientation, precepting, and continuing training of other technicians. CSS Tech must be familiar with case cart process.
Central
Sterile
Supply
Technician
Job
Responsibilities:
Responsible for gaining advanced knowledge of instruments through the entire CSS process. This includes, but is not limited to, decontamination, assembly – complete inspection and packaging and sterilization.
Responsible for gaining knowledge and competency in case cart assembly and management.
Responds to OR needs via telephone documentation of request follow through.
Participates on Quality Improvement Teams as requested and Quality initiative in department.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Assists in collection and monitoring of use of quality indicators in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted otherwise.
Responsible for CEUs and maintaining certification with a recognized certification agency.
Market context
In Connecticut, Central Sterile Supply Technician roles are typically driven by ongoing hospital and surgical service needs, especially where instrument turnaround and infection control are critical. These positions are competitive because employers look for certification, advanced CSS knowledge, and proven competency with complex specialty instrumentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification and highlight any experience with specialty trays and sterile processing workflows in your application.