Central Sterile Technician, Noncertified

Lifepoint Health • Hot Springs, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

National Park Medical Center, a 163-bed full-service hospital, is seeking a Central Sterile Supply Tech to collect, decontaminate, store, and distribute all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical and patient care procedures by maintaining the sterility and readiness of medical instruments and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Noncertified

Responsibilities

• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need.
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

What This Job Offers

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