Central Service Technician (Sterile Tech)

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for night shifts. You will decontaminate, prepare, and sterilize trays and instruments, manage inventory, and perform data entry. The role requires knowledge of department locations and strong communication skills.

Minimum education includes a High School Diploma or equivalent, with two years’ CST experience preferred and BLS certification. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for new hires.
• Central Sterile Technician experience preferred (2+ years).
• Central Supply Certified certification preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, prepare and sterilize Central Sterile trays, instruments and equipment.
• Inventory management and restocking of supplies; computer data entry and patient charge batching.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations and access to all areas; maintains accuracy in documentation.
• Exhibits clear verbal and written communication skills in all interactions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Central Supply Certified

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.comfor more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.

2. At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

3. Central Supply Certified certification, preferred.

4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $23.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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