Lead Central Sterilization Technician

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa's Central Sterilizing Services is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician II for 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with on-call and weekend rotations, located in the Turn Center at the Medical Center University in Iowa City.

The role leads CST activities, performs sterilization, decontamination, microbicidal processes, maintains quality controls, and supports staff training and inventory management in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with science courses.
• Two years of related sterile processing experience, or one year plus supervisory experience.
• CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician by demonstrating expertise in all sterile processes and assign duties to staff.
• Train staff and document training progress.
• Decontaminate, inspect, sterilize, and reassemble instrument trays; operate washers and sterilizers.
• Perform infection prevention processes and maintain PPE and safety practices.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies, and manage instrument traceability and quality assurance.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile processing

Supervisory experience

Education

CBSPD certification

IAHCSMM certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Iowa's Central Sterilizing Services is seeking a full-time Central Service Technician II for 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with on-call and weekend rotations, located in the Turn Center at the Medical Center University in Iowa City.

The role leads CST activities, performs sterilization, decontamination, microbicidal processes, maintains quality controls, and supports staff training and inventory management in a fast-paced hospital environment.