Central Sterile Tech — Precision Instrument Processing

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support infection control standards and prepare, sterilize, and store medical supplies and instruments for patient care.

Responsibilities include cleaning and testing decontamination equipment, operating sterilizers, and ensuring safe, timely delivery of sterile items to care areas. A CRCST certification within 2 years is preferred and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification within 2 years of Date of Hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment for reprocessing.
• Operates and maintains washer/decontamination equipment, ultrasonic, steam sterilizers and related devices.
• Assists with instrument tracking and proper autoclave testing and reporting when issues arise.
• Delivers clean equipment and supplies to patient care areas in a timely manner; maintains accuracy and reduces errors.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Great Plains Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support infection control standards and prepare, sterilize, and store medical supplies and instruments for patient care.

Responsibilities include cleaning and testing decontamination equipment, operating sterilizers, and ensuring safe, timely delivery of sterile items to care areas. A CRCST certification within 2 years is preferred and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.