Central Sterile Service Tech II

Sentara Health • Hampton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is currently hiring a Central Sterile Service Tech I in Hampton, Virginia. This is a Full-Time Swing shift opportunity with great benefits. The schedule is Monday - Friday from 1 pm - 9:30 pm with rotating holiday/weekend coverage. 1 weekend every six weeks and 1 holiday per year is required. Located in Hampton, VA, Sentara Careplex Hospital provides advanced programs, specialized services, and is home to the area’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We focus on attention to detail to keep our patients safe. The Central Sterile Service Tech I is responsible for receiving, decontamination, sterilizing, storing, and distributing all instruments handled by Sterile Processing. Assembles and disassembles case carts. The Central Sterile Services Technician I is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care. This position operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards. Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Central Sterile Services Tech is preferred
• A certified CSS Tech is preferred

Responsibilities

• Receiving, decontamination, sterilizing, storing, and distributing all instruments handled by Sterile Processing.
• Assembles and disassembles case carts.
• Decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care.
• Operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Competitive Retirement Saving programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• Student Debt Program
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

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