Central Sterile Technician

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 26,449 - 39,468; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health in Wareham, MA is seeking a Central Sterile Technician for 40 hours in the day shift, with weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation. Location: Tobey Hospital – Wareham, MA. Compensation is based on experience and offers a strong benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

The role requires processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments with attention to quality control and safety standards. Certification within two years is required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of high school plus additional courses or training.
• Requires successful completion of a Central Service training course with certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Prior hospital experience is preferred.
• Limited computer skills are required.
• Must have Central Services Certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager or Designee, perform a variety of duties including process, sterile and distribute instruments and other supplies in a clean condition.
• Responsible for ensuring that all items processed for sterilization have met the criteria before leaving the department.
• Perform other related duties as required including periodic off-site training.

Skills

Hospital experience

Basic computer skills

Vaccination compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service training course with certification

Tools

Central Sterile Certification

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not‑for‑profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Central Sterile Technician

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift with weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation; Rotating day shift hours from 7:00am to 8:00pm

Location: Tobey Hospital – Wareham, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Nurse Manager or Designee, perform a variety of duties including process, sterile and distribute instruments and other supplies in a clean condition. Responsible for ensuring that all items processed for sterilization have met the criteria before leaving the department. Perform other related duties as required including periodic off‑site training.

Qualifications

• Equal to completion of high school plus additional courses or training.
• Requires successful completion of a Central Service training course with certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Prior hospital experience is preferred.
• Limited computer skills are required.
• Must have Central Services Certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $19.20 - USD $28.65 /Hr.