CENTRAL STERILE TECH

VA Ear Nose Throat Associates • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing all equipment, supplies and/or instruments.
The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for helping to maintain the supplies inventory.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must hold and maintain CST certification and follow AAMI guidelines.
• Must be able to adapt to repetitive, short cycle operations.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must have some mechanical ability to operate large equipment, disassemble and assemble instruments, and have some familiarity with surgical instrumentation.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

• One-year previous sterilization experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates patient use items by taking apart instruments, rinsing, and soaking instruments and using washing/sterilization equipment.
• Assembles, packages and/or terminally sterilizes patient use items.
• Keeps required records such as biological testing and unit checks.
• Performs required environmental and/or equipment maintenance procedures.
• Strictly adheres to the Surgery Center’s policies and procedures relating to infection control and safety.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as needs arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees