Central Processing Technician Extern - Central/Sterile Processing (Evergreen)

McLeod Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Central Processing Technician to support decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage, and the use of surgical items across hospital departments. You will transport instruments to the decontamination area and operate sonic cleaners, washers, and sterilizers.

You will inspect and wrap instruments, manage baskets, and assist with sterilization processes. Maintaining a clean work space and adhering to safety standards are essential, along with reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Central Processing Technician program.
• Certification must be obtained upon program completion with 400 clinical hours.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, store and use surgical items.
• Transport instruments and supplies to the decontamination area per policy.
• Operate decontamination equipment including sonic cleaners and cart washers.
• Inspect, wrap and assemble baskets/containers for instruments.
• Load/unload Sterrad and Steam Sterilizers and monitor parameters.
• Unload cooling racks and store instruments properly.
• Perform surgical case picking and issue sterile goods.
• Distribute supplies and maintain a clean work area.
• Notify supervisor of equipment issues and participate in education sessions.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument handling

Decontamination

Washer/disinfector operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment in Central Processing Technician program

Tools

Sterilizers (Sterrad & Steam)

Job description

• The duties of the Central Processing Technician require knowledge of cleaning/decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage and use of items from surgical services and other departments within the hospital.
• Transports instruments, supplies, and equipment to the decontamination area for processing according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination process, operation of the sonic cleaner, and operation of the washer / disinfector and cart washer.
• Inspects, prepares, wraps, and assembles basket/container for instruments accordingly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Sterrad and Steam Sterilizers. This includes: loading, operating, unloading, cleaning, and the parameters for each.
• Unloads cooling rack and stores instruments.
• Performs surgical case picking and issuing sterile goods.
• Distributes supplies and instruments in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Notifies Supervisor of equipment failure, instrument issues, or other needs.
• Participates in offered education, in-services, and attends meetings as required.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions at all times.
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Clocking in per policy expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• The duties of the Central Processing Technician require knowledge of cleaning/decontamination, preparation, sterilization, storage and use of items from surgical services and other departments within the hospital.
• Transports instruments, supplies, and equipment to the decontamination area for processing according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the decontamination process, operation of the sonic cleaner, and operation of the washer / disinfector and cart washer.
• Inspects, prepares, wraps, and assembles basket/container for instruments accordingly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Sterrad and Steam Sterilizers. This includes: loading, operating, unloading, cleaning, and the parameters for each.
• Unloads cooling rack and stores instruments.
• Performs surgical case picking and issuing sterile goods.
• Distributes supplies and instruments in a timely manner.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Notifies Supervisor of equipment failure, instrument issues, or other needs.
• Participates in offered education, in-services, and attends meetings as required.
• Adheres to Standard Precautions at all times.
• Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. Clocking in per policy expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited Central Processing Technician program.
• Certification must be obtained upon completion of program and 400 clinical hours.

Requirements

Degrees

High School/Ged

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we are an equal opportunity employer.