ASCP Certified Central Sterile Technician (CRCST)

ASCP Certified Central Sterile Technician (CRCST)

Milroy, MN $41,099 - $52,099 a year

Full Time

Job Summary: This full-time day shift position (10:00am-6:30pm) offers an opportunity to contribute to patient safety by ensuring the proper sterilization and preparation of surgical and hospital instruments. Preference is given to candidates with CRCST certification and prior experience in sterilizing medical equipment, though training and certification assistance are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instruments, metal goods, and equipment used in patient care.
• Assemble and package instruments and implants, ensuring correct labeling and assembly.
• Operate sterilization equipment safely, including HIVAC sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, ETO, and Sterrad systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilizer charts, record books, and biological records.
• Check, resupply, and dispense sterile and clean items to various hospital units.
• Adhere to hospital-wide infection control protocols, including Body Substance/Standard Precautions and isolation procedures.
• Load and unload sterilizing equipment to ensure effective steam or gas sterilization.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications: Certified/Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) mandatory.

Work Environment: Scheduled 40 hours per week with potential for weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call duties. One holiday call period per year with a 45-minute response expectation.

This role is based in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States, offering a supportive and collaborative environment focused on quality patient care.