Central Sterile Technician

About the role

A Central Sterile Technician at Havasu Regional Medical Center plays a crucial role in supporting safe, efficient patient care and positive clinical outcomes. This position requires a combination of specialized technical skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality support through specialized technical practices, contributing to safe, efficient patient care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Collects, decontaminates, inspects, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable instruments, supplies, and patient care equipment across the hospital.
• Receives and processes soiled and contaminated instruments, equipment, and surgical trays from operating rooms, nursing units, and other patient care areas, ensuring proper handling and compliance with sterilization standards.
• Performs inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and equipment in accordance with established processing guidelines and regulatory standards (AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA).
• Operates departmental equipment daily in accordance with manufacturer instructions, maintaining a strong focus on safety and proper functionality.
• Processes and documents sterile supplies and equipment using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in compliance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Maintains and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solution testing daily, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to manufacturer guidelines.
• Provides responsive, service-oriented support to all departments, prioritizing patient needs and timely delivery of sterile supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• 1 year or more of prior work experience in Central Sterile is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Skills

Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach are essential for this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial protection and PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee well-being programs and professional development opportunities are also available.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Full-time, Monday-Friday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM.