Certified Central Sterile Service Tech

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

3d•$19 - $31•Hybrid

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. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. This role is for a Certified Central Sterile Service Tech at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA, with rotation to Southcoast Surgerycenter in Dartmouth, MA.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
A Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required within 18 months of acceptance of position.
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 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.