Central Processing Aide

Lifepoint Health • Pasco, WA

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About The Position

The Central Processing Aide is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, and inspecting facility supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use. The role prepares instruments and equipment, maintains supply PAR levels to meet patient care needs, and helps coordinate and maintain supply and instrument inventory. It also includes maintaining Central/Sterile Processing Department records to meet sterilization standards, communicating effectively while providing customer service, and demonstrating professional accountability. The aide works independently with appropriate use of time and resources under the direction of the Coordinator, Charge Nurse, or Director as needed, and accepts other assignments 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.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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 supplies, instruments, and equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
• Prepare instruments and equipment and maintain supply PAR levels to meet patient care needs.
• Provide customer service using effective communication skills.
• Assist with developing, coordinating, and maintaining supply and instrument inventory to ensure 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, using time and resources appropriately, under the direction of the Coordinator, Charge Nurse, or Director as needed.
• Accept other assignments as needed to support safe and efficient operation of the unit.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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