Central Sterilization Technician

3 weeks ago


Cortez, United States Southwest Health System Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Central Sterile Processing Technician to join our team at Southwest Health System. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care by maintaining a clean and sterile environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Clean, sterilize, and assemble equipment, supplies, and instruments to ensure a safe and sterile environment for patients.
  • Decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Operate sterilizers and disinfect equipment using antiseptic solutions to maintain a sterile environment.
  • Prepare packs of supplies and instruments, dressing and treatment trays, needles, syringes, and gloves for use in patient care.
  • Fill requisitions and inventory supplies to ensure a smooth operation of the department.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or 1 year of central sterile processing experience preferred.
  • Evidence of a certification course for Central Service Technical Training or achieve within 9 months of hire.
  • Certification in sterile processing encouraged and recommended.
  • Current BLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and supplies, as well as stand for long periods of time. The following physical demands are required:

  • Lifting Combo Lift: Exert 1 to 30 lbs rarely.
  • Lifting Mid Range Lift: Exert 50 to 75 lbs rarely.
  • Carrying Preferred: Exert 1 to 30 lbs occasionally.
  • Push/Pull Push: Exert 110 to 110 lbs rarely.
  • Push/Pull Both push and pull: Exert 20 to 50 lbs occasionally.
  • Grip Preferred: Exert 10 to 40 lbs rarely.
  • Grip Able to alternate: Exert 10 to 40 lbs frequently.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days. After that date, the position will close when a suitable candidate is selected.



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