Central Sterile Technician

About the role

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Central Sterile Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Central Sterile Supply Tech collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operate departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Provide customer service to all departments with a focus on patient needs.
• Process and document all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitor and perform antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) for full-time employees.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants.

Schedule

Full Time - Day