Central Sterilization Technician

Central Sterilization Technician

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

The posted compensation range of $24.00 - $30.95/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary: To decontaminate, clean, repackage, sterilize and provide instruments, equipment and supplies to the operating room and other units in the hospital. Assists in managing inventory efficiently and effectively which includes ordering or indication when supplies are needed, receiving and stocking incoming materials, vendor trays, orthopedic hardware and sterilization supplies. Coordinating efforts with the surgical team to ensure that trays and instrumentation are available at the right time for the right case.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification through Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) - to be tracked manually and locally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must take call shifts as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of recent experience with steam and chemical sterilization processes in a hospital setting

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Mercy Medical Center, a Dignity Health member, has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus, offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers, a Cancer Center and several rural clinics. Wherever you work throughout our system, you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality, personalized care. Joining our 1,300 employees, 230 physicians and many volunteers, you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.