Certified Central Sterile Service Tech

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 54,098,000 - 88,373,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Earned Time Off package

Tuition assistance / Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. in New Bedford, MA seeks a Certified Central Sterile Service Tech for a 40-hour day shift at St. Luke’s Hospital with rotation to the Dartmouth site.

Responsibilities include decontaminating instruments, sterilizing, and preparing case carts for surgeries. Qualifications require a CRCST certification within 18 months, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong computer and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required within 18 months of acceptance.
• Working knowledge of sterilization procedures, equipment management and case cart assembly is preferred.
• Computer experience required; MSM and Meditech are preferred.
• Excellent communication, record keeping and documentation skills are required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption in writing.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate surgical instruments and endoscopes.
• Prepare, sterilize and package instruments; assemble case carts for procedures.
• Decontaminate equipment and distribute medical and surgical supplies.
• Maintain proper documentation and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification within 18 months

Tools

MSM

Meditech

Job description

Overview

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; 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA; Position requires rotation to 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.