Central Sterile Tech - Full time positions available

Nex-Tech Classifieds; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nex-Tech Classifieds is seeking a Central Sterile Tech for full-time work in a processing environment. The role focuses on sterilization of medical instruments, equipment troubleshooting, and adherence to safety and quality protocols.

Responsibilities include handling instrument loads, selecting sterilization methods, documenting processes, and maintaining inventory and recalls. CRCST certification within 2 years of hire is required; attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Experience with sterilization processes and quality control preferred.
• Ability to follow strict protocols and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wears PPE and follows all safety protocols.
• Receives and sorts instruments for processing (manual or automated washers).
• Performs washing, rinsing, decontamination of patient care equipment and heat-sensitive items.
• Loads baskets with instruments and initiates decontamination.
• Selects appropriate sterilization method (low temp, heat, or steam).
• Assembles and inventories instrument trays and wraps items per protocol.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

PPE compliance

Education

CRCST Certification

Job description

Central Sterile Tech - Full time positions available

Position Summary:Thecentral sterile technician independently performs routine processing of medical instrument sterilization; troubleshooting of equipment; equipment maintenance, checks and repairs; monitoring of chemicals; and distribution of instrument trays.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn.
• Receives and separates instruments according to process required (manual or automated washers).
• Washes, rinses and decontaminates patient care equipment and heat sensitive instruments.
• Loads baskets with instruments and starts decontamination process.
• Chooses proper sterilization method (low temperature sterilization method – heat sensitive and steam sterilization).
• Assembles, strings and inventories instrument tray according to protocol; wraps items according to protocol using wrap or peel pouch.
• Documents and labels items sterilized.
• Applies required biological spore test pack.
• Loads and starts sterilization cycle; and reports missing, broken or faulty instruments to management.
• Removes test pack from sterilized load.
• Logs date, time, load number, sterilizer number, and implantable items included.
• Places spore in incubator and starts time period for release of items.
• Reads and documents incubator results.
• Releases items for use if spore test is negative.
• Follows recall policy and procedures if a positive biological spore is detected.
• Distributes processed items to appropriate user departments and receives outdated items for reprocessing.
• Replenishes and documents items pulled from backup inventory stock for trauma tray.
• Reports pulled and needed inventory to supervisor.
• Completes the following steps to trouble shoot equipment breakdowns: monitors temperature gauges to ensure proper performance; monitors temperatures to ensure chemicals are performing as designed; contacts maintenance if repairs are needed; and works closely with the machines in order to recognize potential problems and to learn to repair small problems.
• Completes the following steps for equipment maintenance, checks and repairs by: checking equipment for normal operations, observes meters and gauges, and makes adjustments necessary for normal and efficient operation; starts and stops equipment to ensure all safety equipment is working; monitors temperature gauges to ensure proper performance; monitors temperatures to ensure chemicals are performing as designed; contacts maintenance/vendor service representatives if repairs are needed; works closely with the machines in order to recognize potential problems and learns to repair small problems; and fills out work requests when needed.
• Monitors chemicals for adequate inventory supply.
• Chemical rotation and disposal.
• Logs and dates new inventory.
• Checks for pump efficiency and possible leaks and spills.
• Notifies vendor service representative of preventative maintenance on pumps and tubing damage.
• Checks for proper chemical dispensing to ensure a safe environment

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification (Required within2 years of hire).