Central Sterile Technician

Central Sterile Technician Central Service Technicians, also called Sterile Processing Technicians , play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies. Here's the kind of person who fits well with our team: Precise, with exceptional attention to detail Likes following a process and completing each step Professional communication skills Is a team player, who jumps in to help others Why choose Stillwater Medical to work as a central sterile technician? Beautiful new work environment in our OR expansion Competitive wages and excellent benefits On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012

Details:

Full-time, 40-hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm Weekends and On Call as needed We are looking for a Central Sterile Technician who is ready to plant roots and grow in our Central Sterile Unit. Apply now!

JOB SUMMARY

Processes instruments, supplies, and trays for Surgery, Maternal Health, Emergency Room, X-Ray, ICU, and Nursing Units.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum age of 18 years. Minimum of one year experience in patient care and/or central service in a hospital or related health care facility, or completion of a certification course in central service technology. Must be able to respond to SMC within 30 minutes when on call. Able to take emergency call 3pm to 7am weekdays and 24-hour call on weekends on rotating schedule. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to function in stressful situations. Able to take weekend call on a rotating schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking and standing. Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write. Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk and converse with others in person and over the phone. Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care. Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel. Possesses fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: finger stick blood sugars, vital signs, feed patients, and handle instruments).