Central Sterile Technician

Ottumwa Regional Health Center; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a Central Sterile Supply Tech to join our healthcare team. In this role you will handle decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and supplies to patient care areas.

You will operate processing equipment, document sterility tests, and support departments with a focus on safety and quality. The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days of hire; strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and patient care equipment.
• Operate departmental processing equipment daily per manufacturer instructions with safety emphasis.
• Provide customer service to hospital departments with a focus on patient needs.
• Process and document all sterile supplies and equipment daily using indicators to verify sterility.
• Monitor and perform antimicrobial and disinfection solution testing per instructions and policy.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Why join us

Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

Your Experience Matters

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Central Sterile Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why join us

Fundamental To Providing Great Care Is Supporting And Rewarding Our Team. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

What We're Looking For

Central Sterile Supply Tech Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital.

How You'll Contribute

• Provide inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Operate departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Provide customer service to all departments with a focus on patient needs.
• Process and document all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Monitor and perform antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.