Central Sterile Tech - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Overview

Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, and equipment in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintains recommended standards for set assembly, decontamination, inspection, containerizing and sterilizing surgical instruments in an accurate and timely manner
• Performs sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment
• Collaborates with the Perioperative Nursing staff to provide sterile instrument sets, and equipment in an accurate and timely manner
• Assists in maintaining consistent and continuous work flow, providing superior customer service

Qualifications

Education: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required; and Graduate of a Central Services Processing or Surgical Tech program Required; or In Lieu of certification, prior experience as a Central Service or Surgical Tech Required

Work Experience: In lieu of degree, prior experience as a Central Service Tech OR Surgical Tech Required

Licenses and Certifications: None Required; CCST - Certified Central Service Technician if no prior work experience Upon Hire Required; or CST - Certified Surgical Technologist if no prior work experience Upon Hire Required