Central Service Technician

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of sterile processing functions, including decontamination, quality assurance, sterilization, and distribution of sterile surgical instrumentation throughout the affiliate and to outside service contracts. The role supports quality patient care and safety by identifying and addressing equipment failures and hazards that may pose risks to patients. This position is in the Central Sterile department at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, and is scheduled for the evening shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Pay range is $19.50–$28.28; actual pay is based on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

• Illinois Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures, aseptic technique, medical terminology, and infection control.
• Wisconsin Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile processing functions.
• Decontaminate equipment and surgical instrumentation.
• Perform quality assurance and sterilization of equipment.
• Distribute sterile surgical instrumentation throughout the affiliate and to outside service contracts.
• Identify and remedy equipment failures and hazards that could pose risks to patients.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits, including HSHS contributions.
• Educational assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges.
• Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Identity theft coverage.
• Colleague rewards and recognition program.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

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