Central Sterile Processing Technician, Sr.

About the role

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be the first line of defense in patient care, ensuring safe, sterile instruments for surgeries and procedures across our hospital and clinic network.

Responsibilities

- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments manually and mechanically. - Assemble surgical trays and set up case carts per procedure requirements. - Monitor and document sterilizer parameters; troubleshoot equipment. - Maintain inventory and ensure proper storage and distribution. - Follow infection control, safety, and sterile processing protocols. - Communicate effectively with team members and other departments. - Participate in performance improvement and educational programs. - Demonstrate accountability, time management, and healthy work habits. - Build positive relationships and mentor others.

Requirements

- High School Graduate or Equivalent. - For Sr. level: One year of Central Sterile Processing experience required OR Graduate of an accredited surgical technician/sterile processing program with 1 year in Central Sterile Processing. - Instrumentation and Equipment Specialized Knowledge. - Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis. - Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds.

Qualifications

Qualifications: - High School Graduate or Equivalent. - For Sr. level: One year of Central Sterile Processing experience required OR Graduate of an accredited surgical technician/sterile processing program with 1 year in Central Sterile Processing. - Instrumentation and Equipment Specialized Knowledge. - Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis. - Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association required at the time of hire for Sr. level techs. - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal - Act 33 with renewal - Act 34 with renewal - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal