Central Sterile Technician II - Critical OR Support

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health's Central Sterile Technician II role focuses on decontamination, preparation, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and trays for surgical care. The position supports OR readiness, documents sterilization processes, and maintains instrument inventory within a hospital setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and certification in Central Service; two years of sterile processing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: two years central sterile experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Central Service Certification (IAHCSMM or CBSPD).
• Skills: sterilization principles, infection control, documentation, instrument knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling.
• Operates decontamination equipment safely and according to procedure.
• Assembles and packages instruments for sterilization per procedure.
• Maintains accurate sterilization records and monitors sterilization parameters.
• Assembles case carts and ensures instruments are available for surgery.
• Communicates instrument repair needs and anticipates instrument needs for OR.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Infection control

Documentation

Instrument knowledge

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Central Service Certification (IAHCSMM or CBSPD)

Job description

Legacy Health's Central Sterile Technician II role focuses on decontamination, preparation, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and trays for surgical care. The position supports OR readiness, documents sterilization processes, and maintains instrument inventory within a hospital setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and certification in Central Service; two years of sterile processing experience is preferred.