Certified Central Sterile Service Tech

Southcoast Health System•New Bedford, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are searching for a talented Certified Central Sterile Service Tech to work 24-32 hours per week on a day shift with weekend and holiday rotation. This position is located at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA, with rotation to the Southcoast Surgerycenter in Dartmouth, MA. Southcoast Health offers a culture of well-being, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, generous Earned Time Off, a 403B Retirement Plan with company match, and tuition assistance/Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
A Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required.
Computer experience required.
The ability to work in a fast paced environment with a high degree of accuracy is essential.
Excellent communication skills, record keeping and documentation skills are required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

A Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required within 18 months of acceptance of position.
A working knowledge of sterilization procedures, equipment management and case cart assembly is preferred.
MSM and Meditech is preferred.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate surgical instruments and endoscopes.
Prepare, sterilize and package surgical instruments.
Assemble case carts for surgical procedures.
Decontaminate equipment as assigned and distribute medical and surgical supplies.
Maintain proper documentation and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of position.