Central Sterilization Specialist

2 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Surgery Partners Full time
Job Summary:
As a Central Sterilization Technician at Surgery Partners, you will play a vital role in ensuring the proper care, sterilization, and packaging of hospital equipment and supplies. This position requires a strong understanding of aseptic techniques and the ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization according to manufacturer's instructions
  • Collect and dispose of linen, trays, and other supplies in accordance with standard protocols
  • Operate and maintain steam autoclaves and immediate use steam sterilizers, maintaining daily logs
  • Pack and wrap equipment and supplies in accordance with prescribed sterile procedures
  • Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and maintain records of quality checks
  • Report defective equipment to materials management and immediate supervisor in a timely manner
  • Check sterile supplies for expiration dates and maintain storage rooms in a neat and orderly manner
  • Maintain and distribute an adequate supply of instruments
  • Make sound clinical decisions affecting central processing operations

Requirements:
  • Certification with the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management is preferred
  • Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care
  • Ability to relate and work effectively with others
  • Previous experience working in a hospital environment is preferred

Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, company-paid life insurance, free meals, free scrubs with laundry service, 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, and wellness reimbursement

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