Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician

Havasu Regional Medical Center; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ is seeking a Certified Central Sterile Technician to support safe, high-quality patient care in our acute care hospital.

In this role you will clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment, operate sterilization equipment, maintain accurate records, follow infection prevention standards, and collaborate with surgical and nursing teams.

Qualifications

• Institution-specific sterile processing protocols and infection control standards.
• Certification as a Central Sterile Technician is preferred or required.
• Experience with airway, OR, or endoscopy prep is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Operate sterilization equipment and maintain accurate service records.
• Follow strict infection prevention standards and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to support patient care.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Decontamination

Surgical instrument handling

Infection control

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Central Sterile Technician

Job description

Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ is seeking a Certified Central Sterile Technician to support safe, high-quality patient care in our acute care hospital. In this role, you will clean, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment, ensuring readiness for surgeries and procedures. You will operate sterilization equipment, maintain accurate records, follow strict infection prevention and safety standards, and collaborate closely with surgical and nursing teams in a patient-centered, community-focused environment with opportunities for growth.