Certified Central Sterile Tech - PRN

OSS Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k) plan and profit sharing

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

OSS Health is seeking a Certified Central Sterile Tech to clean, sterilize, and store instruments for OR cases. You will pull case carts, maintain par levels, and stock for OR, supporting OSS Health's patient-centered care goals.

This role requires CBSPD/CRCST certification or progress toward it within 18 months, with 1 year of related experience preferred. Strong organization, computer skills, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in cleaning, assembling, wrapping and sterilization of surgical equipment/supplies preferred.
• CBSPD or CRCST certification required, or pass within the first 18 months of employment.
• Must be able to plan and organize work and use time/resources efficiently.
• Proficient computer skills and professional communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains instrument sets and trays, ensuring items are available and intact.
• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation and equipment.
• Restocks implant trays as needed.
• Maintains and records for decontamination area and sterilizers.
• Ensures proper function of sterilizers and washer disinfectors.
• Transports used and sterile instrumentation properly.

Skills

Sterilization

Disinfection

Record keeping

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma

GED

Job description

At OSS Health, our mission is to continually strive to be the healthcare leader in quality, innovation and value. We make every effort to understand and exceed the expectations and needs of our patients. We are committed to providing an environment that is safe, respectful, and dignified at all times.

Joining OSS Health means joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, with a strong focus on employee development and community support. OSS Health offers a great work environment, professional development opportunities, meaningful careers, and competitive compensation.

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Central Sterile Tech is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and storing all gas or steam sterilized items. Responsible for pulling case carts for OR cases per schedule, utilizing preference cards, and ensuring all needed items are present. Responsible for maintaining par levels and stocking for OR. Supports the philosophy and goals of OSS Health.

SCHEDULE

• 8-10-hour shifts; must work at least one shift per month.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains instrument sets/trays, ensuring proper items are available and intact.
• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instrumentation and equipment.
• Restocks implant trays as needed.
• Maintains needed records for decontamination area and sterilizers.
• Routinely checks for broken, bent or rusted instruments.
• Handles instruments and equipment properly to avoid damage and loss.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, hospital and physician information.
• Utilizes appropriate safety and infection control practices.
• Assists with orientation and training of new personnel as assigned.
• Maintains and ensures proper function of sterilizers and washer disinfectors.
• Proper transport of all used and sterile instrumentation.
• Work with a variety of instruments under limited supervision with strict guidelines and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of experience in cleaning, assembling, wrapping and sterilization of surgical equipment/supplies preferred.
• CBSPD or CRCST certification required, or pass within the first 18 months of employment.
• Must have the ability to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Must possess professional and effective communication skills.

PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities