Certified Central Sterile Service Tech

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Earned Time Off

Tuition assistance

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Certified Central Sterile Service Tech to decontaminate and sterilize instruments for surgical cases, including endoscopes, and prepare case carts for procedures. The role covers day shift with weekend and holiday rotation at St.

Luke's Hospital and the affiliated Surgery Center in Dartmouth. This position requires a CRCST certification within 18 months, a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with sterilization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• A CRCST certification is required within 18 months of acceptance of position.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and case cart assembly is preferred.
• Computer experience with MSM and Meditech is preferred.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with a high degree of accuracy is essential.
• Excellent communication, record keeping and documentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate surgical instruments and endoscopes.
• Prepare, sterilize and package surgical instruments.
• Assemble case carts for surgical procedures.
• Decontaminate equipment and distribute medical and surgical supplies.
• Maintain proper documentation and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of position.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSM

Meditech

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Certified Central Sterile Service Tech

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift with weekend and holiday rotation; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA; This position requires coverage for staffing at the Southcoast Surgerycenter at 300D Faunce Corner Rd Dartmouth MA.

A Career At Southcoast Health Offers You

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Central Processing or designee, perform duties to support and in support of the Central Processing Department. Decontaminate surgical instruments and endoscopes. Prepare, sterilize and package surgical instruments. Assemble case carts for surgical procedures. Decontaminate equipment as assigned and distribute medical and surgical supplies. Maintain proper documentation and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• A Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required within 18 months of acceptance of position.
• A working knowledge of sterilization procedures, equipment management and case cart assembly is preferred.
• Computer experience required, MSM and Meditech is preferred.
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment with a high degree of accuracy is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, record keeping and documentation skills are required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $18.88 - USD $30.84 /Hr.