Central Services Technician

Full-Time Days | Surgical Services

What You'll Do

As a Central Services Technician, you will play a critical role in patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use. 

In this role, you will:

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and distribute reusable surgical instruments and medical equipment according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensure all sterilization processes comply with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles, biological testing, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to AORN and AAMI standards and recommended practices.
• Inspect instruments and equipment for cleanliness, functionality, and proper assembly before sterilization and distribution.
• Restock supplies and maintain adequate inventory levels for surgical and procedural areas.
• Assist with record keeping, tracking systems, documentation, and other clerical duties related to sterile processing operations.
• Support operating room efficiency by ensuring needed instruments, trays, and supplies are available when required.
• Participate as a collaborative member of the Surgical Services team.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility through efficient use of supplies, equipment, and resources.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Respond appropriately to operational changes, urgent requests, and emergent situations.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and professional development activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a detail-oriented, dependable professional who is committed to patient safety and quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in supporting surgical teams through excellence in sterile processing.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Central Service Technician Certification within one year of employment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and understanding of surgical principles and practices
• Ability to respond appropriately to changes, problems, and emergency situations
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment

Preferred Experience

• One year of surgical or sterile processing experience