Central Sterile Technician
Core
Reprocessing surgical instruments, implants, and equipment through cleaning, sterilization, and storage to support patient care.
Role type
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Builds
Sterile instrument sets, surgical trays, and isolated equipment for patient care areas
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Instrument Processing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Instrument decontamination, sterilizer operation, inventory tracking, equipment maintenance, infection control protocols
Preferred skills
CRCST certification, flexible endoscope reprocessing
Technologies
Steam sterilizers, SFPP, Sterrad, ultrasonic cleaners, washer/decontamination units
Responsibilities
Disassemble, clean, and disinfect returned instruments; operate and maintain sterilization equipment; transport soiled equipment from patient care areas; deliver sterile supplies to clinical units; maintain instrument tracking system; perform daily equipment rounds and testing.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC