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Central Sterile Tech

Baptist Health

Paducah, KYFull-time$7.25/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Paducah, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Baptist Health is hiring a Central Sterile Tech. The Central Sterile Tech ensures patient safety and quality care by sterilizing and preparing medical instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and patient care areas. This full-time position involves receiving, inspecting, disassembling, cleaning, and preparing instruments for sterilization, as well as distributing sterile supplies to various clinical units.

Key focus areas include Receive used medical instruments, trays and equipment from clinical areas, Perform initial inspection and sorting of received items, and Disassemble instruments and equipment as necessary.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Experience in Sterile Processing or Healthcare-Related FieldCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Central Sterile Tech

Full Time, Second Shift 3pm-11pm

Ensure the safety and quality of patient care by meticulously sterilizing and preparing medical instruments, equipment, and supplies for use in surgical procedures and patient care areas.

Job Duties:

Receive used medical instruments, trays and equipment from clinical areas (surgery, central distribution etc.) and perform initial inspection and sorting.

Disassemble instruments and equipment as necessary and manually clean them using appropriate techniques, detergents, and cleaning agents.

Prepare instruments and equipment for sterilization by assembling trays, sets, and packs according to established protocols.

Distribute sterile instruments and supplies to surgical suites, procedural areas, and patient care units as requested, ensuring timely delivery and appropriate documentation.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Requirements:

Experience in sterile processing or healthcare-related field

Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred.

Benefits:

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26102246

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