Central Processing Technician, Full Time, Rotational Schedule. Forbes

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Central Processing Technician to ensure the cleanliness and availability of medical instruments. This role involves sterilizing equipment and managing inventory in a hospital setting. A sign-on bonus is offered based on experience, with no prior experience necessary for entry-level candidates.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for no experience

$7,000 sign-on bonus for 1-2 years experience

$10,000 sign-on bonus for over 2 years experience

Qualifications

• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• Maintain certification as CRCST or CSPDT.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment.
• Receives, stocks, packages, and distributes medical instruments.
• Performs quality assurance testing and manages inventories.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus for Central Processing Technician eligible full-time positions! The amount of the sign-on bonus depends on your years of Central Processing experience.

$5,000 sign-on bonus, 2-year commitment – no experience necessary

$7,000 sign-on bonus, 2-year commitment – 1–2 years of Sterile Processing experience, with certification

$10,000 sign-on bonus, 2-year commitment > 2 years of Sterile Processing experience with certification

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job involves receiving, cleaning, distributing, and storing medical instruments and equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances, and equipment. (30%)
• Receives, stocks, packages, and distributes medical instruments and equipment. (30%)
• Performs and documents quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Manages inventories and reorders supplies. (30%)
• Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and unusable equipment and supplies. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Central Service Technician (CST) hired after 12/29/2020: Employees practicing central sterile at the healthcare facility on or before December 29, 2020, are exempt from certification requirements:
• Pass a nationally accredited central service exam within 18 months of hire.
• Maintain certification as either a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).

Preferred

• Sterile processing or hospital setting experience.
• Enrollment in a surgical tech / sterile processing program.

Disclaimer: This job description provides a general overview of duties and responsibilities and may not include all specific tasks or qualifications required.

Compliance: This role adheres to ethical, legal, and behavioral standards as outlined in company policies and the code of conduct. Employees may access confidential information and must comply with HIPAA and other data security policies.

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