CSP Tech II - CRCST

Pasadena Hospital Association, LTD dba Huntington Health; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

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Job summary

Pasadena Hospital Association, LTD dba Huntington Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician II (CRCST) for the evening shift at 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105. The role handles cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization of instruments with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Requires CST or CRCST certification and 2+ years in sterile processing or surgical technology, plus completion of a sterile processing or surgical tech program.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience with surgical instrumentation.
• Minimum two years central service or Surgical Technology experience.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technology Program required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Set up patient care carts and maintain patient care equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instrument processing techniques and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization techniques

Basic computer skills

Blood & body fluid precautions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technology Program

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Job Title: Central Sterile Processing Technician II - CRCST

Department: Central Svcs & Supp

Shift Duration: 8

Primary Shift: Evenings

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $25.02 - $38.16. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Huntington Hospital Employee Login Expectations:

• Responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilizing all instruments and equipment from all areas of the facility as well as the operation and care of same equipment and instruments. Able to setup patient care carts and maintain patient care equipment. Knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to cleaning, decontamination, assembly and sterilization. Ability to work, multi-task and prioritize in a stressful environment.

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency.

• EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Minimum of two years' experience with surgical instrumentation required. Minimum two years prior central service experience or Surgical Technology experience required. Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technology Program required.

• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) or current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

• SKILLS: Basic computer skills. Surgical instrumentation knowledge, ability to apply standard blood and body fluid precautions. Able to demonstrate and perform steam, low temperature sterilization. Performs essential functions on CSP equipment and mechanical devices are tested and validated to meet regulatory requirements required.

• Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

When you join the Huntington Health team, you are aligning yourself with an organization whose values drive our philosophy of compassionate community care. Over the past 129 years, we’ve grown from a small 16-bed hospital to a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 619 beds. As part of our commitment to providing equitable, high-quality care to all members of our community, we embrace differences and work hard to create a place of belonging for our patients and our employees. When you join the Huntington family, you’ll be empowered to enact change that continuously improves our ability to deliver world‑class care, with kindness and dignity, to all who need it.