Central Sterile Technician Certified

Responsibilities

• Distribute flexible scopes, biopsy instruments, traveling video carts, and other supplies and equipment used in endoscopic patient care.
• Assist with the set-up, changeover, and stocking of procedure rooms.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling.
• Assemble and package instruments for sterilization according to procedure.
• Monitor sterilization and processing equipment for proper functioning and maintain required documentation records.
• Operate computer systems properly and safely.
• Assemble case carts, house-wide procedure carts, and instrument drawers accurately and timely to ensure availability for surgery.
• Respond to routine and non-routine requests for materials, supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Record and maintain department quality-management indicators.
• Promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years (full time equivalent) central sterile experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Understanding of the principles and methods of sterilization; understanding of the importance of infection control and good aseptic techniques; thorough knowledge of instruments and scopes; excellent verbal communication skills and telephone etiquette; keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Licensure: Central Service Certification (by IAHCSMM or CBSPD) required.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $24.36 - USD $33.18 /Hr.