Central Sterile Technician

Prime Healthcare; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for full-time day shifts (7:00am - 3:30pm). Responsibilities include decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of trays and instruments, inventory management, and data entry. Strong communication and knowledge of department locations are essential.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of CS tech experience; BLS. Prefer Central Supply Certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for new hires.
• At least two years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Central Supply Certified certification, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, prepare and sterilize central sterile trays, instruments and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies; enter data and batch patient charge cards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of department locations and accessibility to all hospital departments.
• Communicate accurately and clearly with team and other departments.

Skills

Central Sterile experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS certificate (AHA)

Job description

Overview

Department:Medical Supplies

Schedule:Full Time Days, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 40 hours weekly

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. At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

3. Central Supply Certified certification, preferred.

4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.18 to $24.89. 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.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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