Certified Sterile Processing Tech (RCST)

Care New England; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System seeks a CPD Certified Technician to perform reprocessing of instruments, supplies, and equipment used for patient care. The role involves receiving and transporting contaminated items, operating and cleaning department equipment, and performing sterilization monitoring.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and RCST certification. One year of prior central processing experience is preferred, with strong communication in English across hospital

Qualifications

• High-quality communication with hospital staff and departments.
• Proficiency in English for clear verbal and written communication.
• Certification as Registered Central Service Technician (RCST) required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, transports, receives, and processes contaminated instruments, equipment, linen and refuse.
• Sorts, inspects, assembles, wraps, and sterilizes various instrumentation and supplies.
• Performs and interprets all sterilization monitoring activities.
• Retrieves preference cards from the computer based on the case schedule.
• Tracks supply inventory and reports shortages to team leader or supervisor.
• Assists other department staff and performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

RCST Certification

Job description

Care New England Health System seeks a CPD Certified Technician to perform reprocessing of instruments, supplies, and equipment used for patient care. The role involves receiving and transporting contaminated items, operating and cleaning department equipment, and performing sterilization monitoring.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and RCST certification. One year of prior central processing experience is preferred, with strong communication in English across hospital