Central Sterile Tech

Join us in shaping the future of health care.

As a Valley wise Health Central Sterile Tech, you will be vital to the patient care process. Central Sterile is the heartbeat of the hospital. This role focuses heavily on the ins and outs of infection prevention and materials management in relation to medical instrumentation and equipment. As a department, we are guided in an innovative direction that focuses on best practice standards and a positive culture that meets the missions, vision, and values of Valley wise Health.

As a Central Sterile Tech, you will grow your competence in a wide range of services, including Ortho, Neuro, Burn, Flexible Scopes, etc. This position primarily focuses on five areas on a rotational basis:
Prep and Pack, Decontamination, Sterilization, Storage, and Flexible Scopes.

Apply now to make a positive impact on your community!

Valley wise Health is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help our employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. Known for the diversity of not only the community of patients we serve but also our workforce and the benefits we offer, such as:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Sick and Extended Illness Bank
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• And much more!

Hourly Pay Rate:$20.52 - $30.27

The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employee's base rate of pay. The weekend shift pay differential will be paid at 8% of the employee's base rate of pay.

Requires a high school diploma/GED, a national certification through HSPA or CBSPD, or the completion of an accredited Central Sterile Processing program.

Graduate of a Central Sterile Technician program is preferred.

Must have at least one (1) of the following:

• A minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible Central Sterile experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have graduated from a Central Sterile Technician program.
• Must have completed a training program by Valley wise Health’s Central Sterile department and have certification as a Central Sterile Technician.

The Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician/CBSPD certification exam is required to be taken within 12 months of employment in the position. Understanding that the results may take anywhere from 90 to 120 days to receive.

Must have a working knowledge of steam sterilizers, washer decontaminators, cart washers, and patient care equipment.

Must have general knowledge of basic and specialty surgical instruments, implants, patient related supplies, materials and equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques.

Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation, and have effective organizational, communication and human relations skills.

Requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards.

Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.