Central Sterile Technician: Precision & Team Impact

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE is hiring a Central Sterile Technician. This role handles cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and packaging surgical instruments to support patient care across departments.

The technician ensures infection control compliance, operates autoclaves and related equipment, and maintains meticulous records including instrument tracking. A high school diploma is required, and CRCST certification is preferred within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification preferred within 2 years of hire.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and sterilization processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow infection control standards and manufacturer guidance for cleaning, preparing, processing, sterilizing and storing medical supplies and instruments.
• Disassemble, clean, disinfect and reprocess instruments and equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain washer/decontamination, ultrasonic, steam, SFPP, Sterrad sterilizers and cart washer.
• Collaborate professionally with team; demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrate instrument tracking system knowledge and proper autoclave testing procedures.
• Perform daily rounds, transport soiled equipment to CS for reprocessing and deliver clean items to patient care areas.
• Maintain high attention to detail from decontamination through packing and shelving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationships

Instrument tracking knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification preferred

Tools

Sterilization equipment operations

Autoclaves and washers

Job description

Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE is hiring a Central Sterile Technician. This role handles cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and packaging surgical instruments to support patient care across departments.

The technician ensures infection control compliance, operates autoclaves and related equipment, and maintains meticulous records including instrument tracking. A high school diploma is required, and CRCST certification is preferred within 2 years of hire.