Central Service Technician I or II (Sterile Processing Technician)

Marshfield Clinic Health System • Rice Lake, WI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Service Technician II JOB SUMMARY The Central Service Technician I is responsible for phases of the supply process, collection and distribution functions, for services to various departments. This individual has a responsibility of contributing to the quality of patient care through strict quality assurance and efficient practices of decontaminating surgical equipment and instruments through proper cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, assembling, packaging and monitoring sterilization of instruments and supplies. JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation. Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred/Optional: Currently enrolled in/attending/completed an accredited HSPA or CBSPD sterile processing technician program. EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: None Preferred/Optional: Central sterile experience. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position. Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following within two years of hire: Central Service Technician certification awarded by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Military equivalency Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA and one of the following at time of hire: Central Service Technician certification awarded Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Military equivalency Central Service Technician I employees employed by MCHS in a Central Service Technician role as of March 10, 2019 are not required to obtain a central service technician certification, but must acquire annual continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain such a certification. Individuals hired into a Central Service Technician I role after March 10, 2019, must meet the above certification requirements. Any Central Service Technician joining MCHS through acquisition is not required to be certified, but must acquire annual continuing education credits equal to the requirements to maintain such a certification. Central Service Technician II JOB SUMMARY The Central Service Technician (CST) II is responsible for receiving, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling and disinfecting and/or sterilizing reusable medical and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care for various hospital and clinic departments. The CST II must process and distribute instruments, patient care equipment and other medical devices in an accurate, timely and dependable manner to enhance the quality of patient care. The CST II is knowledgeable and adheres to regulations, standards and recommended practices for the Sterile Processing department. The Central Service Technician II serves as a Sterile Processing subject matter resource, assisting with training and education, quality and infection control and process and product maintenance, tracking, recording, and improvements. Hours: Variable night shifts and weekend call rotation JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation. Minimum Required: None Preferred/Optional: None EXPERIENCE Minimum Required: Sterile Processing experience. Preferred/Optional: Three years central sterile experience. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position. Minimum Required: Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) sterile processing technician program or equivalent military training. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA). Preferred/Optional: None Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program. Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the U.S. and Marshfield Clinic have completed their merger, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the future of rural health care. Click here to view Sanford Health current Openings. When given the tools needed to excel, great things happen: connection with colleagues, recognition in the community, better care for our patients. All this is available with affordable living rich in leisure. Welcome to Marshfield Clinic Health System. Where career meets community. Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package. Positions listed as 20 – 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package. Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited. Benefits for temporary positions vary. Details will be discussed in the interview process. We’re hiring! Use “remote” or “hybrid” as a keyword in the search to see our remote-eligible openings!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire and one of the following within two years of hire: Central Service Technician certification awarded by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Military equivalency
• Sterile Processing experience.
• Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) sterile processing technician program or equivalent military training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled in/attending/completed an accredited HSPA or CBSPD sterile processing technician program.
• Central sterile experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA and one of the following at time of hire: Central Service Technician certification awarded Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Military equivalency
• Three years central sterile experience.

Responsibilities

• responsible for phases of the supply process, collection and distribution functions, for services to various departments
• contributing to the quality of patient care through strict quality assurance and efficient practices of decontaminating surgical equipment and instruments through proper cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, assembling, packaging and monitoring sterilization of instruments and supplies
• responsible for receiving, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling and disinfecting and/or sterilizing reusable medical and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care for various hospital and clinic departments
• process and distribute instruments, patient care equipment and other medical devices in an accurate, timely and dependable manner to enhance the quality of patient care
• knowledgeable and adheres to regulations, standards and recommended practices for the Sterile Processing department
• serves as a Sterile Processing subject matter resource, assisting with training and education, quality and infection control and process and product maintenance, tracking, recording, and improvements

What This Job Offers

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