Central Sterile Technician

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, is seeking a Central Sterile Technician. This role involves decontaminating and sterilizing patient care equipment and requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. Ideal candidates have CRCST certification preference and past experience in sterile processing.

The position is full-time on an evening/night shift, requiring weekend and holiday availability. The technician must prepare sterilization trays, inspect sterile supplies, and document sterilizations thoroughly.

Join a team committed to maintaining high standards for patient care at Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam required.
• CRCST certification preferred within one year.
• Experience in Sterile Processing or as a Surgical Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trays and packs for sterilization according to policies.
• Inspect sterilized supplies prior to distribution.
• Document all sterilizations completely.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization techniques

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

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Department: Sterile Processing Shift/Schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), Evening/night shift 8:00pm-6:30am, weekends and holidays required

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Sterile Processing. The Central Sterile Technician's primary job function is to decontaminate, clean, disinfect, rinse, sterilize, and assemble patient care equipment, linens, and instruments according to established policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

• CRCST (Within one year) preferred

Experience:

• Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Prepares trays and packs for sterilization according to established policies and procedures.
2. Inspects sterile supplies prior to distribution and handles supplies according to policy.
3. Documents all sterilizations completely by maintaining an itemized log for all instruments and trays sterilized, and a record of the biological results.
4. Demonstrates knowledge in the processes of gas plasma hydrogen peroxide (Sterrad) and Acetylsalicylic Acid (Reilance EPS) with complete documentation including biological monitoring.
5. Assembles all instrument procedure trays, packs, and specialty supply carts according to set standards.
6. Dispenses products requested for sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies; Assigns priority to emergency request and issues required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of intended procedures according to established aseptic technique.
7. Performs other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates, reporting inoperable equipment making a visual inventory inspection to maintain adequate levels of stock/supplies.
8. Documents all sterilization by maintaining an itemized log for all instruments and trays sterilized.
9. Responsible for the PAR leveling of surgical instrumentation for the Department of Surgical Services.
10. Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling sterilized and clean materials and to maintain a safe work environment.
11. Assists in the orientation of new employees to each work assigned area and total department operation.
12. Assembles case carts per policy and procedure.
13. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy.
14. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacturer. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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