Cert. Central Sterile Technician P/T Mid-shift

Lifepoint Health • Wytheville, VA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Central Sterile Technician collects, decontaminates, stores, and distributes reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital. The role inspects, decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and equipment in accordance with applicable processing guidelines and standards. It also operates departmental equipment safely, supports other departments with a focus on patient needs, and processes and documents sterile supplies using indicators to verify sterility. The technician monitors and tests antimicrobial and disinfection solutions and documents results.

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of previous work experience as a Certified Central Sterile Technician.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments and other patient care equipment according to processing guidelines and AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operate departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions, emphasizing safety.
• Provide customer service to all departments with a focus on patient needs.
• Process and document sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitor and test antimicrobial and disinfection solutions according to manufacturer instructions, documenting results daily.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed