Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Care & Sterilization

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Sterile Processing (CS) Technician at Great Plains Health ensures sterilization and storage of medical supplies following infection control standards. You will clean, inspect, assemble, and package instruments for patient care, collaborating with nursing and surgical staff.

Responsibilities include operating washer/decontamination, autoclaves, and track systems, performing rounds, and maintaining accuracy and efficiency in workflow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CRCST certification preferred within 2 years of Date of Hire.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of the flow process of central sterile processing and related duties.
• Disassembles, cleans and disinfects instruments and equipment.
• Operates washer/decontamination, ultrasonic, steam, Sterrad sterilizers, cart washer and related equipment.
• Maintains professional behavior and teamwork with departmental staff.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the instrument tracking system.
• Performs daily rounds and transports soiled and cleaned equipment as needed.
• Delivers clean equipment to patient care areas in a timely manner.
• Maintains high attention to detail throughout decontamination, washing, counting, packing and sterilization processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CRCST certification within 2 years

Job description

The Central Sterile Processing (CS) Technician at Great Plains Health ensures sterilization and storage of medical supplies following infection control standards. You will clean, inspect, assemble, and package instruments for patient care, collaborating with nursing and surgical staff.

Responsibilities include operating washer/decontamination, autoclaves, and track systems, performing rounds, and maintaining accuracy and efficiency in workflow.