Central Sterile Supply Technician

Baptist; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist hospital in Brandon, MS is seeking a Central Service Technician to decontaminate, sterilize and distribute supplies and equipment following infection control guidelines. You will also store items and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have a nationally accredited central service exam certification or eligibility, with a commitment to clear English communication and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam or equivalent certification.
• Certification must be held by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution, or eligibility with hire.
• Ability to communicate clearly in standard English in written, oral and verbal format.

Responsibilities

• Manages decontamination, sterilization, distribution and storage of supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement.
• Demonstrates Fiscal management.
• Maintains proper environment of care.
• Participates in ongoing education.
• Completes all assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

English communication

Education

Central service technician certification

Job description

Job Summary

Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes supplies, instruments, and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manages decontamination, sterilization, distribution and storage of supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement.
• Demonstrates Fiscal management.
• Maintains proper environment of care.
• Participates in ongoing education.
• Completes all assigned goals.

Education

Minimum Required

• Successfully passed a nationally accredited central service exam for central service technicians and maintains a certified registered central service technical credential administered by the International Association of healthcare Central Service Material Management or the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution; OR was employed as a central service technician before January 5, 2021; OR obtains certification as listed above not later than 2 years after the date of hire. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

• 10 Hours of continuing education annually

Preferred/Desired

• Certified central service technician

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired