Sterile Processing Tech: Infection Control & Instrument Care

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc. is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support infection control and sterile processing. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and assembling instrument sets, while adhering to procedures and safety standards.

The candidate should be enrolled in a CST program with plans to complete certification within 1 year of starting employment. Shifts include 8-hour blocks with rotating schedules; pay range is $19.90–$34.81 per hour under the

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Currently enrolled in a Central Sterile Technician program with completion and certification within 1 year from start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is infection control.
• Maintain sterile technique.
• Perform all duties according to procedure.
• Clean, sterilize, package and assemble instrument sets.
• Responsible for cleaning reusable items, including surgical pieces and processing through steam sterilizers, gas sterilizers, washer sterilizers, and ultrasonic if necessary.
• Responsible for waste disposal and decontamination of contaminated items.
• Inspects equipment and instruments through all procedural steps for condition and operation.
• Collects solid instruments, kits, equipment, etc. for processing.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and housekeeping duties on work stations as requires.
• Assist in collection of data for Quality Assurance Programs, ongoing.
• Growth potential for surgical case charts, sterilization containers, and CSR-computerized application.

Skills

Infection control

Sterile technique

Education

HS Diploma

Enrollment in Central Sterile Technician program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc. is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to support infection control and sterile processing. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and assembling instrument sets, while adhering to procedures and safety standards.

The candidate should be enrolled in a CST program with plans to complete certification within 1 year of starting employment. Shifts include 8-hour blocks with rotating schedules; pay range is $19.90–$34.81 per hour under the