Certified Central Sterile Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Central Sterile Tech to join our hospital team in Las Cruces, NM. This role handles inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments to meet safety guidelines and patient care needs.

The ideal candidate holds CSR certification within 6 months of hire, possesses strong critical thinking, and can work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• CSR certification within 6 months of hire.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments per guidelines (AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA).
• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.
• Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on patient needs.
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using indicators to verify sterility per policy.
• Monitors antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing daily per manufacturer instructions and documentation.

Skills

CSR certification

Critical thinking

Stress tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

05109 Central Sterile Tech

Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment in the hospital.

Reports to: Director of Surgery Services

FLSA: Non-exempt

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

License: Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills

Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.

Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with emphasis on safety.

Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient need.

Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological and mechanical indicators to verify sterility in accordance with manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.

Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.

Non-Essential Functions

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.