Central Sterile Processing Tech FT (30161)

Central Sterile Processing Tech | Full-Time

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE

What's in it for you?

• Generous benefit plans that start the 1st of the month following your start date
• High Reliability Organization
• How we treat people in our organization, we are truly committed to patient safety and to our employees
• Additional options for dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement Plan-457(b)
• Hospital paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount at our onsite Starbucks, Café, and Gift Shop
• ATM onsite
• Fresh Vending
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off)

About Us:

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include: Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Emergency Room, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan and Surgery.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patient’s lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve their goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, it’s going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started. 

www.nacmem.org

Job Summary: The Central Sterile Processing Tech coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for daily surgical procedures in surgery and related departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Control all parts of the sterilization process, including decontamination, preparation, packing, sterilization, and sterile storage.

• Ensure documentation and recordkeeping for sterilization cycles, load contents, and equipment maintenance.

• Maintain the integrity and sterility of all processed products and services provided to customers.

• Collaborate with Surgical Services staff to ensure timely delivery of sterile products and equipment.

• Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the Operating Room (OR) and Central Sterile Processing, providing excellent internal and external customer service.

• Operate and maintain sterilizing equipment, including autoclaves; record load details and maintenance activities.

• Decontaminate, reprocess, and maintain flexible endoscopes and bronchoscopes in compliance with safety and infection control standards.

• Monitor daily surgical schedules to identify and prepare for all equipment and instrument needs.

• Assist with cleaning and turnover of operating rooms between cases, including terminal cleaning.

• Provide assistance in pre-op and post-op areas as assigned.

• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships across departments to ensure continuity of services.

• Immediately report defective or malfunctioning equipment following proper procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and vision of the hospital.

Other Essential Functions

• Complete all required education, competencies, and training by assigned deadlines.

• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and active participation in department meetings.

• Promote and maintain a culture of safety, following all safety guidelines and promptly reporting any incidents.

• Abide by the organization’s Code of Conduct and support its Mission and Vision.

• Comply with all Departmental and Facility Policies, as well as State, Federal, and Regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, TJC, CMS, HIPAA).

• Provide exceptional customer service internally and externally, fostering teamwork, professionalism, and a positive attitude in alignment with the organization’s customer service standards.

Required: Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred: Certification in Central Sterile Processing (CBSPD, IAHCSMM,CRCST, or CCSVP).

Certification Preferred:  five years of relevant experience accepted in place of certification.