Central Sterile Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs, plans, and coordinates activities of the sterile processing department to meet patient care demands.
• Manages inventory levels of Operating Room (OR) supplies, ensures proper maintenance and repair of OR equipment.
• Leads, supervises, and develops sterile processing staff to maintain productivity and quality performance.
• Ensures inventory supply levels support patient care without disruption and at cost-effective levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Graduation from an accepted program in surgical technology or a bachelor’s degree in surgical technology.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with and leading teams.
• Night shift availability.
• Knowledge of sterile processing operations and patient care environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Experience as a scrub tech or surgical tech in a hospital.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and patient care environments is required.
• Must follow compliance, safety, and privacy standards.