Central Supply Technician, Temporary FTE

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN seeks a Temporary Central Supply Technician to join the Sterile Processing team. The role involves processing, stocking, decontaminating, and sterilizing reusable clinical items, with on-the-job training if uncertified and CRCST certification supported within 1 year.

The position adds 72-80 hours every two weeks to the department. If you have a proactive mindset and familiarity with PAR carts, you will thrive here.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of medical equipment and supplies.
• Experience in Sterile Processing/Decontamination or healthcare.
• 400 hours or more experience in instrument handling, assembly, decontamination, and sterilization.
• Willing to obtain CRCST certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain supply locations; apply FIFO stock rotation to all areas.
• Set up and distribute surgical cases per established preference lists.
• Monitor stock levels; advise PAR levels and perform cart counts.
• Maintain and inventory reusable patient equipment through MMIS.
• Operate decontamination equipment and ensure proper cleaning methods.
• Verify instrument counts and document discrepancies on tray forms.
• Maintain PPE use and uphold environmental safety standards.
• Inspect processed items for completeness and packaging integrity.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Medical equipment handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is seeking a Temporary Central Supply Technician or CRCST to join our Sterile Processing team in Hibbing, MN.

The Central Supply Technician plays a crucial role in the flawless flow of operations by efficiently processing and distributing stock supplies and forms to all nursing departments. Moreover, this role involves the meticulous cleaning, decontamination, assembly, wrapping, and terminal sterilization of all reusable patient care equipment, instruments, and supplies. Applicants holding current CRCST certification through HSPA will be seamlessly transitioned into a CRCST position. For those seeking to join our team without prior certification, comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided to ensure success in this vital role!

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Schedule

This is a temporary increase to 72-80 hours per two weeks, to be added to existing FTE within the department.

As a Central Supply Technician, you will:

• Monitor and maintain supply locations; remove outdated, damaged or defective supplies from PAR carts. Apply FIFO (first in first out) stock rotation method to all supply locations.
• Set up and distribute surgical cases per established preference list.
• Monitor stock levels for all supply locations, makes recommendations for appropriate PAR level.
• Perform cart counts as scheduled for each cart and/or bin locations.
• Maintain, track and inventory all reusable patient equipment through the MMIS.
• Transport used instrument using safe handling technique; keeps contaminated items contained during transport, utilizes containers mark with biohazard, and prevents contact with the items.
• Follow the manufacturers IFU; Know and understand the appropriate method of instrument process.
• Reviewmanufacturer's IFU for appropriate cleaning method prior to processing.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment; washer decontaminator, dumbwaiter and sonic cleaner according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Verify instrument counts, document and track missing instrumentation. Documents discrepancies on tray discrepancy form.
• Properly utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE); environmental measures, gowns, face shield, gloves
• Inspect decontaminated items to ensure effectiveness; clean and functional, without pitting or rust.
• Assemble instrumentation, packs, and trays according to the tray master lists
• Operate sterilization equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines
• Monitor and maintain precise sterilization records; monitor the effectiveness of the process. validates, time, temp, DART, biological controls, prior to release of load.
• Maintain effective work environment; neat and clean, appropriate level of supplies.
• Inspect processed items and validates effectiveness; identify and distribute processed goods to the appropriate departments/drop off locations. Verifies packaging integrity.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of medical equipment, supplies
• Prior experience in Sterile Processing/Decontamination, Materials Management, or healthcare experience
• 400 hours or more experience in instrument handling, assembly, decontamination, and sterilization
• Willing and able to obtain CRCST certification within 1 Year

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status