Central Sterile Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Responsible for supporting Operating Room and patient care activities by cleaning, preparing, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures instruments are properly processed and available to meet departmental needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare and distribute sterile instruments and supplies to the Operating Room and other departments.
• Maintain adequate inventory of surgical supplies and instruments.
• Monitor equipment condition and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Follow infection-control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.
• Ensure timely distribution of supplies to prevent disruptions in patient care.
• Communicate effectively with OR staff and other healthcare team members.
• Support departmental quality and productivity standards.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with and leading teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Previous hospital experience as a Surgical Technologist or Scrub Tech.
• Surgical Technology education.
• CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and travel between facilities if required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.