JOB SUMMARY
The Central Sterile Supply Technician is a vital member of the Surgery Department, responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sterilization, and proper preparation of surgical instruments and equipment. This full-time role (40 hours/week, 4 days of 10-hour shifts with variable start times and occasional on-call duties) supports surgical operations by maintaining sterile environments and organizing supplies for procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and sterilize all operating room (OR) and departmental instrumentation
- Clean and test all sterilizers daily to ensure proper function
- Create pre-packaged instrument sets for specific surgical procedures
- Set up case carts for scheduled OR cases
- Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes
- Assist in turning over rooms between surgical cases
- Organize and monitor expiration dates on surgical supplies
- Assist surgical team members with gowning and gloving
- Support patient positioning and transport from cart to bed and back
- Stock and maintain adequate surgical supplies
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1+ years of related work experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment