Central Sterile Technician

Lifepoint Health • Roaring Spring, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile Processing Technician collects, decontaminates, stores, and distributes reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital. The role includes inspecting, decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines and AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements. The technician processes and documents sterile supplies and equipment daily, using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy. The role also involves monitoring and performing antimicrobial and disinfection solution testing according to manufacturer instructions.

Requirements

• Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification is required within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, decontaminate, store, and distribute reusable supplies and patient care equipment.
• Inspect, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with applicable processing guidelines and standards.
• Process and document sterile supplies and equipment daily.
• Use chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitor and perform antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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