Central Services Technician

Cass-Health; Sycamore Village (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass Health in Atlantic, IA is hiring a Central Services Technician to ensure surgical instruments and reusable equipment are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use, supporting patient safety and operating room efficiency.

You will follow AORN and AAMI standards, document sterilization cycles, and participate in ongoing education and competency validation while maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic knowledge of surgical principles.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute instruments.
• Ensure sterilization complies with policies, state and federal regulations.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and document QA activities.
• Maintain knowledge of AORN and AAMI standards.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and proper assembly.
• Restock supplies and maintain inventory for sterile areas.
• Support record keeping and clerical duties in sterile processing.
• Contribute to OR efficiency by ensuring instruments are available.
• Participate as a team member and pursue professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical principles

Emergency response

Reading instructions

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cass Health
1501 E 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

Full-Time Days | Surgical Services

What You’ll Do

As a Central Services Technician, you will play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use.

In this role, you will:

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensure all sterilization processes comply with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles, biological testing, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to AORN and AAMI standards and recommended practices.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for cleanliness, functionality, and proper assembly before sterilization and distribution.
• Restock supplies and maintain adequate inventory levels for surgical and procedural areas.
• Assist with record keeping, tracking systems, documentation, and other clerical duties related to sterile processing operations.
• Support operating room efficiency by ensuring needed instruments, trays, and supplies are available when required.
• Participate as a collaborative member of the Surgical Services team.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through efficient use of supplies, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Respond appropriately to operational changes, urgent requests, and emergent situations.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and professional development activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a detail-oriented, dependable professional who is committed to patient safety and quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in supporting surgical teams through excellence in sterile processing.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Central Service Technician Certification within one year of employment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of surgical principles and practices
• Ability to respond appropriately to changes, problems, and emergency situations
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment

Preferred Experience

• One year of surgical or sterile processing experience

Travel Required

No .

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