Central Sterile Tech

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Central Sterile Tech to support infection prevention and materials management for medical instrumentation. This role rotates through Prep/Pack, Decontamination, Sterilization, Storage, and Flexible Scopes, on a schedule including nights.

Upright candidates need a high school diploma or GED, national CST certification via CBSPD/HSPA or CST program completion, with a preference for CST graduates. Training will be provided by Valleywise Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification through HSPA or CBSPD or CST program completion.
• Preference for CST program graduate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pack instruments for sterilization and surgical cases.
• Decontaminate instruments and clean equipment per standards.
• Sterilize using approved methods and verify loads.
• Store sterile supplies and manage inventory mindset.
• Handle flexible scopes as part of rotation.

Skills

Steam sterilizers

Washer decontaminators

Cart washers

Sterilization techniques

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

Central Sterile Processing program

HSPA or CBSPD certification

Job description

Join us in shaping the future of health care.

As a Valleywise Health Central Sterile Tech, you will be vital to the patient care process. Central Sterile is the heartbeat of the hospital. This role focuses heavily on the ins and outs of infection prevention and materials management in relation to medical instrumentation and equipment. As a department, we are guided in an innovative direction that focuses on best practice standards and a positive culture that meets the missions, vision, and values of Valleywise Health.

As a Central Sterile Tech, you will grow your competence in a wide range of services, including Ortho, Neuro, Burn, Flexible Scopes, etc. This position primarily focuses on five areas on a rotational basis: Prep and Pack, Decontamination, Sterilization, Storage, and Flexible Scopes.

Valleywise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Sick and Extended Illness Bank
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• And much more!

Hourly Pay Rate:$20.52 - $30.27

8:00pm - 4:30AM

Qualifications Education:

Requires a high school diploma/GED, a national certification through HSPA or CBSPD, or the completion of an accredited Central Sterile Processing program.

Graduate of a Central Sterile Technician program is preferred.

Experience:

Must have at least one (1) of the following:

A minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible Central Sterile experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must have graduated from a Central Sterile Technician program.

Must have completed a training program by Valleywise Health’s Central Sterile department and have certification as a Central Sterile Technician.

Certification/Licensure:

• The Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician/CBSPD certification exam is required to be taken within 12 months of employment in the position. Understanding that the results may take anywhere from 90 to 120 days to receive.

Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities

Must have a working knowledge of steam sterilizers, washer decontaminators, cart washers, and patient care equipment.

Must have general knowledge of basic and specialty surgical instruments, implants, patient related supplies, materials and equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques.

Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation, and have effective organizational, communication and human relations skills.

Requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.