Central Sterile Technician

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System is seeking a Central Sterile Tech to decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and equipment following infection control standards. This role is Safety Sensitive under Arkansas law.

Prior experience in CS and a CRCST certification is preferred; orientation and training will be provided. The position is on-site in Conway, AR, with opportunities to contribute to patient safety and efficient hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education.
• CS experience preferred.
• CRCST preferred, required to obtain 1 year after certification eligibility.
• Other education and experience may be substituted (if applicable) for the required minimum job qualifications with the approval of the Corporate Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and equipment.
• Follow established infection control practices.

Skills

CS experience

CRCST preferred

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

The Central Sterile Tech is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the deliveryhealth care related services.

Qualifications

PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
• CS experience preferred.
• CRCST preferred, required to obtain 1 year after certification eligibility.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO INDEPENCENCE FROM PRECEPTOR:

• Computer-Assisted Self-Directed New Employee Orientation
• Successful completion of Meditech Information System Orientation

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF ORIENTATION:

• Successful completion of orientation skills checklist
• Attendance at New Employee Orientation classroom program

Other education and experience may be substituted (if applicable) for the required minimum job qualifications with the approval of the Corporate Director of Human Resources.