CS Equipment Tech

St Elizabeth Community Hospital; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, CA is seeking a CS Equipment Tech responsible for inspection, testing, maintenance, and distribution of specialized medical equipment to ensure patient safety.

You will decontaminate, sterilize, and test devices, manage inventory, and coordinate with surgery teams to ensure timely delivery, while adhering to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of Central Sterile experience required.
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Responsibilities

• Assemble, sterilize, and dispense equipment and instrument trays to surgical rooms.
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Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

CPR Certification

Central Service Technician Certification

Sterile Processing Certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a CS Equipment Tech, you will be a central figure responsible for the meticulous inspection, testing, maintenance, and distribution of specialized medical equipment, ensuring its optimal functionality, safety, and readiness for patient care. You will play a vital role in supporting clinical operations by providing reliable and properly functioning devices.

Every day, you will expertly decontaminate, clean, and meticulously test a wide array of medical equipment, identifying and troubleshooting malfunctions, and performing preventive maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines and established protocols. You will also manage equipment inventory, track usage, facilitate repairs, and collaborate with clinical departments to ensure timely delivery and proper utilization of all devices, strictly adhering to infection control and safety standards.

To be successful in this role, you will combine a strong mechanical and technical aptitude, a meticulous attention to detail in equipment handling and inspection, and a keen understanding of medical device functionalities and safety. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to troubleshooting and maintenance, possess excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of equipment readiness and patient safety.

• Assembles, sterilizes, and dispenses equipment, and instrument trays to surgical rooms throughout the O.R. and all other nursing areas
• Assembles supplies, packs, instruments, etc., and places on Surgical Case Carts to be sent to surgery for all surgical procedures
• Inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes Surgical instruments and equipment for operating room areas, in accordance with written procedures
• Receives soiled instruments, equipment, utensils, etc., from areas throughout the hospital for cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing to ensure safety of patients and hospital personnel from infection and cross contamination in accordance with the written procedures
• Assists surgery personnel with tray contents and design
• Locates and delivers instrumentation upon request of surgery personnel in an immediate fashion

Job Requirements

Required

• Two years prior Central Sterile experience and
• may waive based on a combination of education/training and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

Preferred

• Central Sterile experience in an acute care hospital
• Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor, upon hire or
• Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

One Community. One Mission. One California