Central Service Technician (sterile Processing Technician)
Marshfield Clinic
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Job Title: Central Service Technician (Sterile Processing Technician)
Cost Center: 301691306 WesHos-Sterilization Process
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Variable (United States of America)
Job Description:
Central Service Technician I:
The Central Service Technician (CST) I is responsible for receiving, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling and disinfecting and/or sterilizing reusable medical and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care for various hospital and clinic departments. The CST I must process and distribute instruments, patient care equipment and other medical devices in an accurate, timely and dependable manner to enhance the quality of patient care. The CST I is knowledgeable and adheres to regulations, standards and recommended practices for the Sterile Processing department.
Job Qualifications
Education
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: None
Preferred Optional: None
Experience
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: Sterile Processing Dept. experience.
Certifications/Licenses
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are related to the position.
Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Currently enrolled in an accredited HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) sterile processing technician program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Central Service Technician II:
The Central Service Technician (CST) II is responsible for receiving, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling and disinfecting and/or sterilizing reusable medical and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care for various hospital and clinic departments. The CST II must process and distribute instruments, patient care equipment and other medical devices in an accurate, timely and dependable manner to enhance the quality of patient care. The CST II is knowledgeable and adheres to regulations, standards and recommended practices for the Sterile Processing department. The Central Service Technician II serves as a Sterile Processing subject matter resource, assisting with training and education, quality and infection control and process and product maintenance, tracking, recording, and improvements.
Job Qualifications
Education
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: None
Preferred/Optional: None
Experience
Minimum Required: Sterile Processing experience.
Preferred/Optional: Three years central sterile experience.
Certifications/Licenses
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) sterile processing technician program or equivalent military training. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Preferred/Optional: None
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.