Central Sterilization Technician

Job description

Application Deadline: 05/24/2026 Job Summary: The Central Sterilization Technician is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, trays, and medical equipment. The CS Technician ensures that all sterile processing standards and protocols are followed to support safe patient care. Hours: - 1.0 FTE - 40 Hours per week - 8-hour shifts - Various Shifts Essential Job Functions: - Decontaminate and clean used instruments and equipment using manual and automated methods in accordance with infection control standards - Follow all safety and infection prevention policies, including the use of personal protective equipment - Inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical trays and instrument sets according to procedural specifications and physician preferences - Package and wrap equipment and supplies in accordance with prescribed sterile procedures - Sterilize instruments and materials using autoclaves and other approved methods - Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is functioning properly - Label, date, and document sterilization cycles; maintain a...