Central Sterile Supply Technician

Central Sterile Supply TechnicianIt starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As Central Sterile Supply Technician at Monument Health, you can begin your healthcare career with no experience necessary. You will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.This position works a fixed schedule of four consecutive 10-hour shifts each week, including every Saturday and Sunday. Team members receive three consecutive days off each week, providing a predictable schedule and enhanced work-life balance.Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:Supportive work cultureMedical, Vision and Dental CoverageRetirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending AccountInstant pay is available for qualifying positionsPaid Time Off Accrual BankOpportunities for growth and advancementTuition assistance/reimbursementExcellent pay differentials on qualifying positionsFlexible schedulingEssential Functions:After sterilization process, consistently and accurately transfers sterile items to the sterile storage area, rotates supplies, and safeguards the integrity of sterile supplies through proper handling.Accurately assembles decontaminated individual items, instruments, and trays. Accurately completes count sheet, tray menu, indicator strips, and sterilizing tapes as evidenced by observation and documentation.Assists with monitoring and ordering non-sterile and sterile inventory to ensure replacement supplies are available when needed, as evidenced by observation and documentation.Aware of proper care and handling of surgical instruments to prolong life of the instruments.Maintains quality of trays and individually packaged items in circulation by replacing items that are worn out or in need of repair as evidenced by observation and documentation.Consistently notifies management team of missing or broken instrumentation verbally or in written form as evidenced by observation and documentation.Demonstrates ability to accurately relieve and restock inventory from Pyxis supply station and Flex track system to ensure appropriate par levels of implants as evidenced by documentation.Demonstrates knowledge and competency in decontamination, assembling, sterilizing, storing, distribution, and inventory of equipment, supplies, and implantation devices for patient care.All other duties as assigned.Additional Requirements:Required:Education - High School Diploma/GED EquivalentPreferred:Experience - 1+ years of Sterile Processing ExperienceCertification - Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Accredited University or Training CenterScheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department. Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.Job Category: Support ServicesJob Family: Materials ManagementShift: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the departmentEmployee Type: Regular10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.Make a difference. Every day.Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.