Central Sterile Tech

Prime Healthcare; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,039,000 - 69,211,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Central Sterile Technician to decontaminate, prepare and sterilize trays and instruments, manage inventory and restock supplies, and handle related data entry and patient charge batching.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent, CST experience in an acute care setting, and is certified in Central Supply and BLS (AHA); two years of experience preferred; position is Per Diem with a variable shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or related experience.
• Two years' experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification, preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate, preferred
• Two years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required at designated facilities

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays and instruments; inventory and restocking of supplies; data entry and patient charge batching.

Skills

Two years' experience as Central Sterl

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Central Supply Certified certification

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

Department:Medical Supplies

Schedule:PRN

Facility:Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center

Location:Aurora, IL, 60506

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. Two (2) years' experience as a Central Sterile Technician in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
3. Central Supply Certified certification, preferred
4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate, preferred
5. Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable required):
6. At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required
7. Current BLS (AHA) certificate.
8. Central Supply Certified certification required
9. Central Supply Certified certification required within two years from date of hire at designated facilities

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $22.00. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf