Central Processing Aide

Lifepoint Health • Pasco, WA

2d • $18 - $24

About The Position

Lourdes Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Central Processing Aide to help provide safe, effective patient care. The role is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, and inspecting facility supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use; preparing instruments and equipment; and maintaining supply PAR levels and inventory to support patient care units. The aide maintains Central/Sterile Processing Department records to meet sterilization practice standards and provides effective customer service through clear communication. The position requires professional accountability, independent work with minimal supervision, and appropriate use of time and resources under the direction of the Coordinator, Charge Nurse, or Director as needed. Other assignments may be required to support safe and efficient unit operations.

Requirements

• High school training and/or specialized education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Central/Sterile Processing course.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.
• At least one year of experience in a Central Processing Department, Surgery Department, or equivalent, including general knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, decontamination, and sterilization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, and inspect facility supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Prepare instruments and equipment and maintain supply PAR levels to meet patient care needs.
• Use effective communication skills when providing customer service.
• Assist with developing, coordinating, and maintaining supply and instrument inventory so patient care units have adequate supplies and instrumentation.
• Maintain Central/Sterile Processing Department records to meet sterilization standards of practice.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and work independently without specific instruction, using time and resources appropriately under the direction of the Coordinator, Charge Nurse, or Director as needed.
• Accept other assignments as needed for the safe and efficient operation of the unit.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED