Central Sterile Technician (Surgery) HRA-815

San Benito Health Care District • Hollister, CA

26d

About The Position

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing departmental supplies and equipment in accordance with established infection-control practices. The role includes preparing instrument sets, trays, and individually wrapped instruments, and following manufacturer and CMS guidelines when processing endoscopes and instrumentation. The technician documents sterilizer, biological, AER, and ultrasonic processes, as well as humidity and temperatures in department areas, to support regulatory requirements. The position also maintains department supplies according to PAR levels and inventory standards. The successful candidate is conscientious, works autonomously and under pressure, communicates effectively, interacts professionally with coworkers and other hospital departments, accepts feedback and new ideas, and learns and performs job duties reliably. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Completion of an accredited sterile processing course and required clinical hours.
• BLS certification required.
• CSPDT or CRCST certification required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, under pressure, and professionally with other departments.
• Ability to follow manufacturer and CMS guidelines and learn and perform position duties.

Nice To Haves

• CIS certification preferred.
• CFER certification preferred.
• One year of sterile processing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process, and sterilize supplies and equipment according to established infection-control practices.
• Prepare instrument sets, trays, and individually wrapped instruments.
• Follow manufacturer and CMS guidelines when processing endoscopes and instrumentation.
• Document sterilizer, biological, AER, and ultrasonic processes, along with humidity and temperatures in all areas, for regulatory purposes.
• Maintain department supplies according to PAR levels and inventory standards.
• Work conscientiously and under pressure while interacting professionally with coworkers and other hospital departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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