Certified Central Sterile Tech - FT

About the role

The Certified Central Sterile Tech plays a crucial role in the surgical department, ensuring that all necessary instruments and supplies are clean, sterile, and ready for use.

Responsibilities

• Maintains instrument sets/trays, ensuring proper items are available and intact.
• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation and equipment.
• Restocks implant trays as needed.
• Maintains needed records for decontamination area and sterilizers.
• Routinely checks for broken, bent or rusted instruments.
• Handles instruments and equipment properly to avoid damage and loss.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital and physician information.
• Utilizes appropriate safety and infection control practices.
• Aids in the orientation and training of new personnel as assigned.
• Maintains and ensures proper function of sterilizers and washer disinfectors.
• Properly transports all used and sterile instrumentation.
• Works with a variety of instruments under limited supervision with strict guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience in cleaning, assembling, wrapping and sterilization of surgical equipment/supplies preferred.
• CBSPD or CRCST certification required, or must pass within the first 18 months of employment.
• Must have the ability to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must possess proficient computer skills.
• Must have professional and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must possess proficient computer skills.
• Must have professional and effective communication skills.

Skills

• Proficient in time management and organization.
• Skilled in infection control and safety practices.
• Effective communicator with the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and under limited supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage available on the first day of employment
• Disability, and Life Insurance within 90 days
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities