CS Technician Uncertified - Central Sterile - FT - Days

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in North Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. This role focuses on the critical tasks of sterilization, ensuring equipment safety, and providing excellent customer service to all departments. Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete specific certifications within designated time frames.

Qualifications

• Requires BLS certification within 30 days and maintain thereafter.
• Must complete orientation or an approved Sterile Processing Technician Program within 6 months.
• Ability to work in stressful environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments.
• Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment using indicators.
• Operates departmental equipment according to instructions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician

Job description

Description:

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum Work Experience
Must successfully complete an extensive orientation within the first six (6) months of employment or have attended an approved Sterile Processing Technician Program.

Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

CBSPD certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician within 18 months of hire and maintain thereafter.

Required Skills
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.