Central Sterilization Technician

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Free scrubs with laundry service

Free meals

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company

Job summary

OakLeaf Surgical Hospital in Wisconsin is seeking a Central Sterilization Technician to decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment. You will support patient care by ensuring sterile processing standards are met and coordinating with OR and nursing teams.

Essential duties include preparing instrument trays, documenting sterilization cycles, and maintaining inventory. The role requires HIPAA knowledge, EMR familiarity, and ability to work independently within

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S.
• Certification with HS PSA is preferred, or must be obtained within one year of hire
• Previous experience working in a hospital environment is preferred
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and clean used instruments and equipment according to infection control standards.
• Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical trays and instrument sets.
• Sterilize instruments and materials using autoclaves and other approved methods.
• Label, date, and document sterilization cycles; maintain records for quality control.
• Communicate with nursing units and operating rooms to coordinate sterile item supply.
• Monitor inventory of sterile supplies and restock as needed.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment; report malfunctions.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to call-ins to ensure patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR systems

HIPAA regulations

Effective English communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer proficiency

Customer service standards

Team collaboration

Education

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certification (preferred or within 1 year)

Tools

Secure messaging platform

Job description

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The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment. The CS Technician ensures that all sterile processing standards and protocols are followed to support safe patient care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Decontaminate and clean used instruments and equipment using manual and automated methods in accordance with infection control standards
• Follow all safety and infection prevention policies, including the use of personal protective equipment
• Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical trays and instrument sets according to procedural specifications and physician preferences
• Package and wrap equipment and supplies in accordance with prescribed sterile procedures
• Sterilize instruments and materials using autoclaves and other approved methods
• Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Label, date, and document sterilization cycles; maintain accurate records for quality control and regulatory compliance
• Operate, maintain and clean sterilization equipment regularly; report equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Communicate with nursing units, operating rooms, and other departments to coordinate the supply and delivery of sterile items
• Monitor inventory of sterile and non-sterile supplies; assist in restocking and rotating supplies to ensure availability and prevent expiration
• Collect and/or receive supplies used in daily operation of the organization and dispose of according to standard protocols
• Maintain storage rooms in a neat and orderly manner according to regulatory guidelines
• Distribute supply of instruments ensuring to maintain sterility
• Promptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as needed
• Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Medical terminology
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Quality assurance and accreditation standards
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
• Effective English communication in verbal and written form
• Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer proficiency
• Carry out customer service standards
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
• Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
• Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S
• Certification with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association is preferred, or must be obtained within one year of hire
• Previous experience working in a hospital environment is preferred
• Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure message system
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Free scrubs with laundry service
• Free meals
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Wellness reimbursement

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer