Central Sterile Tech

Job Description:

Central Sterile Tech

Full Time, Third Shift

Job Description:

Ensure the safety and quality of patient care by meticulously sterilizing and preparing medical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use in surgical procedures and patient care areas.

Job Duties:

• Receive used medical instruments, trays and equipment from clinical areas (surgery, central distribution etc.) and perform initial inspection and sorting.
• Disassemble instruments and equipment as necessary and manually clean them using appropriate techniques, detergents, and cleaning agents.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for sterilization by assembling trays, sets, and packs according to established protocols.
• Distribute sterile instruments and supplies to surgical suites, procedural areas, and patient care units as requested, ensuring timely delivery and appropriate documentation.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must obtain Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) within 1 year

Preferred Requirements:

• Completion of a sterile processing technician program
• Experience in sterile processing or healthcare-related field

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match