Central Sterile Tech
About The Position
The Central Sterile Tech follows established protocols to clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instrumentation. The role operates sterile processing equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions, monitors and documents sterilizer indicator results, prepares and distributes surgical case carts, and helps maintain quality standards for handling and storing sterile processing materials and supplies. The position requires compliance with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, professional guidelines, safety procedures, and standard precautions for infection control. The role may also perform similar or related duties during emergencies or as assigned by the department manager or supervisor. The work may expose employees to blood and body fluids; employees are oriented to and required to follow standard precautions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Graduate of a CSPD training program, unless grandfathered due to sufficient current CSPD work experience.
- CRCST or CIS certification preferred, or certification required within six months of hire.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to understand and follow standard precautions for infection control.
Nice To Haves
- Current CSPD experience preferred.
- CRCST or CIS certification preferred.
- Meditech and Instrument Management System experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize instrumentation according to established protocols.
- Adhere to standard precautions.
- Follow safety procedures and manufacturer instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies, and equipment.
- Operate equipment in the sterile processing area safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
- Monitor, interpret, and document mechanical, chemical, and biological indicator results for sterilizers used in sterile processing areas.
- Prepare and distribute surgical case carts.
- Oversee quality standards for handling and storing materials and supplies used for sterile processing services and functions.
- Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.
- Assist with improving the quality of central sterile processing services.
- Perform similar or related duties as necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
