Central Sterilization Technician

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

13d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

RiverView Health, a community-owned, membership-based non-profit organization established in 1898, operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Crookston, MN. The organization also includes RiverView Recovery Center, RiverView Home Care, and five primary care and specialty clinics. RiverView Health offers a robust scholarship program for medical field education, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. This is a full-time position for a Central Sterilization Technician, responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment, adhering to strict infection control and safety practices.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Current American Heart BLS certification. If not, current training will be provided and certification must be obtained within 4 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

1+ year Sterilization Technologist experience
Certification (CRCST)
1+ year of Surgery or OR exposure

Responsibilities

Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely.
Prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to sterilization parameters in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards.
Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, and inspects each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
Supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
Communicates with operating room staff to provide required instruments.
Reports damaged or malfunctioning equipment to CSR Coordinator or Director of Surgical Services for replacement.
Serves as a resource to nursing staff in all departments regarding responsibilities of proper sterilization techniques.
Cleans, sets up, sterilizes, and distributes instruments as scheduled on each shift.
Complies with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards.
Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include the use of protective barriers, handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately, and hand washing as appropriate.