Central Sterile Technician I

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize, and assemble surgical instruments and equipment for procedures. You will ensure instruments are clean, safe, and ready for reuse, following CRCST/CER/CIS guidelines.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, inventory management, and collaboration with OR staff. Certification candidates are encouraged to apply; CS competency and leadership potential are valued.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of CS certifications or eligible within two years.
• Experience in sterile processing or hospital CS preferred.
• Proficient in CS tech competencies and instrument handling.

Aufgaben

• Handle surgical instruments and prepare sets for cases.
• Decontaminate, sterilize, section and wrap instruments.
• Assist with inventory, case carts, and storage of supplies.
• Oversee CS areas to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Train and guide staff in CS procedures and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Graduate

Certified Instrument Specialist Certification

Certified Central Service Technician Certification

Certified Healthcare Leader Certification

Tools

GHX training

Jobbeschreibung

Maintains CRCST & CER Certifications.

Maintains CRCST, CER, and CIS Certifications.

• Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 7:00am-7:30pm

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

A sterile processing technician works to prepare, sterilize, install, assemble, or clean all laboratory or healthcare equipment required for surgeries, examinations, and medical procedures. The sterile processing technician ensures equipment, instruments, and supplies can be reused safely to prevent infections.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

• None Required.

Education and Training:

• High School Graduate.

License, Certification & Registration:

• CRCSCB – Registered CRCST or CSPDT or CBSPD within two years of hire.

Other Requirements:

• CS Tech I CS Tech II CS Tech III CS Tech IV High School Graduate Completion of Registered Central Service Technician & Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Certifications.

Related Technical

Education Preferred.

• Proficient in CS Tech competencies.
• Completion of Certified Instrument Specialist Certification.
• Completion of Certified Healthcare Leader Certification.
• Minimum of 6 months as a CS Tech I
• Minimum of one year as a CS Tech.
• Minimum of one year as a CS Tech.
• Proficient in Tech II Competencies.
• Proficient in all aspects of Central Sterile Technical areas.

DUTIES

• DUTIES: I DUTIES: II DUTIES: III DUTIES: IV
• Surgical Instruments.
• Advanced Surgical Instruments.
• Subject matter expert for service line or operational specialty.
• OR / CS liaison, mitigating OR issues.
• Decontamination.
• Laparoscopic Specialty
• Collaborate with OR specialist case needs.
• Facilitate OR OTS and TOT.
• Wrapping / Packaging
• Orthopedic Surgical Core.
• Inventory, organize, and maintain backup instruments.
• Guide CS staff in triage.
• Sterilization
• General Surgical Core
• Collaborate with the OR service line specialist and vendors regarding service specific loaners.
• Oversee processing areas for staff compliance and safety.
• Emergency Trays
• Sterile Storage and Supplies.
• Precept new staff in specialty.
• Oversee new staff orientation and provide feedback.
• Floor Trays
• Case Carts
• GHX training and access.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Procedure Carts
• Other CS processing departments.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies as operational specialist.
• Monitor documentation.
• SPM
• Assist with training new staff.
• Anticipate and adjust back orders.
• Assist with daily assignments, staff, and call schedule.
• Follow FIFO.
• Collaborate with service leaders and vendors regarding loaner sets and implants and follow through ensuring sets arrive for case.
• Instrument ordering and repair.
• Data collection.

Expectations

• Expectations: I Expectations: II Expectations: III Expectations: IV Performs above Duties independently. Can function independently and proficiently in multiple specialties. Works in every area of the department as required. Opportunity for advancement into supervisor & Manager positions. Works proficiently without direct supervision. Float to other CS departments as needed. Float to other CS departments as required.
• Demonstrates ability to function in high stress situations, manual dexterity, capable of adjusting to changes in, procedures, work requirements, scheduling, and personnel.