Central Sterile Supply Technician

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile Supply Technician processes medical and surgical supplies and equipment, both sterile and non-sterile, including preparing, cleaning, processing, storing, and issuing items. The position maintains accurate inventory of implant sets, carts, and the Pyxis supply inventory system to support patient care. The technician collaborates with other departments to receive and return equipment sent for cleaning and sterilization. No prior experience is necessary to begin this healthcare career.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 25 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of sterile processing experience.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from an accredited university or training center.

Responsibilities

Transfer sterilized items to sterile storage, rotate supplies, and protect the integrity of sterile supplies through proper handling.
Assemble decontaminated individual items, instruments, and trays, and accurately complete count sheets, tray menus, indicator strips, and sterilizing tapes.
Assist with monitoring and ordering sterile and non-sterile inventory so replacement supplies are available when needed.
Provide proper care and handling of surgical instruments to prolong their useful life.
Maintain the quality of trays and individually packaged items in circulation by replacing items that are worn out or need repair.
Notify the management team verbally or in writing about missing or broken instrumentation.
Accurately relieve and restock inventory from the Pyxis supply station and Flex track system to maintain appropriate implant par levels.
Perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, distribution, and inventory duties for equipment, supplies, and implantation devices used in patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.