Central Sterilization Technician

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

RiverView Health is hiring a Central Sterilization Technician to perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the organization. The role uses infection-control and safety practices throughout each stage of the process. RiverView Health will provide training for candidates who bring energy to the role. This is a part-time position described as 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours per pay period, with 8-hour shifts. The hourly pay range is $20.89–$27.02, depending on experience. The position is non-exempt and hourly. The technician operates required equipment and machinery safely and accurately; prepares, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to sterilization parameters and applicable standards; maintains records and monitors quality and infection-control standards; and supports asset management for surgical instruments and trays. The technician also communicates with operating-room staff, provides guidance to nursing staff on proper sterilization techniques, and reports damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the CSR Coordinator or Director of Surgical Services. Employees are expected to comply with regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards, and follow Standard Precautions. This may include using protective barriers, properly handling and disposing of infectious waste, and washing hands as appropriate. The role requires lifting and moving instrument trays and patient-care equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current American Heart BLS certification; if not held at hire, training will be provided and certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient-care equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of Sterilization Technologist experience.
CRCST certification.
At least one year of surgery or operating-room exposure.

Responsibilities

Operate required equipment and machinery accurately and safely.
Prepare, assemble, and sterilize instruments and supplies according to sterilization parameters and applicable Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards.
Maintain appropriate records and monitor quality-control and infection-control standards.
Provide asset management and support for surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility.
Peel-pack supplies and instruments, wrap instruments for sterilization, and inspect instruments for usability, function, completeness, and cleanliness.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements, and support department goals.
Communicate with operating-room staff to provide required instruments.
Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the CSR Coordinator or Director of Surgical Services for replacement.
Provide nursing staff in all departments with resources regarding proper sterilization techniques.
Clean, set up, sterilize, and distribute instruments as scheduled on each shift.
Comply with regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards, and adhere to Standard Precautions, including appropriate use of protective barriers, infectious-waste handling and disposal, and hand washing.
Lift and move trays of instruments and patient-care equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.