Central Sterile Technician — Impactful, Safe Surgical Care

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician – certified or uncertified – to ensure a sterile, safe environment for surgical care at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The role includes decontamination, preparation, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, trays, and equipment, with opportunities to mentor teammates.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and either a Central Service course or equivalent experience; certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Central Sterile experience: 2 years FTE preferred.
• Central Service course or equivalent experience; uncertified acceptable.
• Certification as Central Service Technician preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, prepare, disinfect, sterilize, and distribute instruments and carts.
• Distribute scopes, biopsy instruments, and other supplies for procedures.
• Assist with setup, changeover, and stocking of procedure rooms.
• Ensure proper decontamination and safe handling of instruments.
• Assemble instruments for sterilization and maintain documentation.
• Operate computer systems and record department quality indicators.
• Assemble case carts and instrument drawers to ensure availability.
• Respond to routine and non-routine requests for materials.
• Promote professional growth and development within the team.

Skills

Sterilization principles

Infection control

Documentation practices

Instruments & scopes knowledge

Verbal communication

Keyboard/computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Legacy Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician – certified or uncertified – to ensure a sterile, safe environment for surgical care at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The role includes decontamination, preparation, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, trays, and equipment, with opportunities to mentor teammates.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and either a Central Service course or equivalent experience; certification is preferred.