Assembles utensil sets, single package instruments, sterile containers, and trays for sterilization. Operates steam and gas sterilizers, autoclaves, and other sterilization, cleaning, and reprocessing equipment. Fills emergency requests and suggests substitute items to medical and nursing staff if the requested item is out of stock. Loads and unloads supply carts and delivers sterile-processed supplies to service areas; collects and delivers used supplies back to the processing area. Disassembles, decontaminates, cleans, and reassembles medical, surgical, and patient care supplies, including surgical instruments, according to established procedures. Orients and trains new staff in the performance of any or all central service procedures, as needed. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:OPTION I:One (1) year experience as a Central Services Technician I. - -OR-OPTION II:One (1) year of experience cleaning, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing medical, surgical, and nursing supplies, instruments, and equipment. Applicants with only six (6) months of experience may qualify if they have completed a Central Services Technician course - - in an accredited vocational school or community college. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Additional credit will be given to applicants who have the following desirable qualifications:Additional experience beyond the requirements cleaning, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing medical, surgical, and nursing supplies, instruments, and equipment. Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). - - - SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: - To qualify under this option, you must hold or have held the payroll title of Central Services Technician I. - - If needed to qualify, please provide a legible copy of your official transcripts for completion of a central services technician course from an accredited vocational school or community college at the time of filing, or emailing the document to the Exam Analyst at bsarkissian@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application filing date. - - - The CRCST will be verified by using the information on the Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) using the website at PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate:This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.