Central Sterile Technician

Overview

• Work as a Central Sterile Technician in a healthcare setting, ensuring the cleanliness and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Contribute to patient safety by maintaining high standards of hygiene and sterilization processes.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment, performing routine efficacy tests to ensure proper functionality.
• Assist with inventory management and supply ordering to support operational efficiency.
• Track surgical instrument trays and patient equipment through all cleaning and sterilization phases using established systems.
• Work onsite during assigned shifts, ensuring timely processing of medical equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet sterilization and equipment preparation needs.
• Support a dynamic healthcare environment by maintaining compliance with sterilization protocols and standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Process sterile surgical instrument trays for the operating room and ancillary areas.
• Collect, clean, disinfect, inspect, and sterilize surgical instrument trays and medical equipment.
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• Track surgical instrument trays and patient equipment through cleaning and sterilization phases using manual systems.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment, performing routine efficacy tests.
• Ensure compliance with established sterilization protocols and standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to address equipment sterilization needs effectively.
• Support a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in Central Sterile from CRCST or CSPDT accrediting agencies is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Central Service preferred.
• Proficiency in operating sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Strong understanding of sterilization protocols and hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage inventory and assist in supply ordering.
• Effective collaboration skills with healthcare professionals.
• Willingness to work onsite during assigned shifts.