Certified Central Sterile Technician
About The Position
Your experience matters At Highpoint-Sumner Regional Medical Center we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more... Job Summary: Central Sterile Tech Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital. Reports to: Director of Surgery Services Essential Functions: Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements. Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety. Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need. Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy. Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily. Education : High School Diploma or equivalent License: Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. EEOC Statement: Highpoint- Sumner Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital.
- Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
- Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
- Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need.
- Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
- Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
