Responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilizing all instruments and equipment from all areas of the facility as well as the operation and care of same equipment and instruments. Able to setup patient care carts and maintain patient care equipment. Knowledge of instrument processing techniques, including but not limited to cleaning, decontamination, assembly and sterilization. Ability to work, multi-task and prioritize in a stressful environment.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Minimum of two years' experience with surgical instrumentation required. Minimum two years prior central service experience or Surgical Technology experience required. Completion of a Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technology Program required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) issued by Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) or current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
SKILLS: Basic computer skills. Surgical instrumentation knowledge, ability to apply standard blood and body fluid precautions. Able to demonstrate and perform steam, low temperature sterilization. Performs essential functions on CSP equipment and mechanical devices are tested and validated to meet regulatory requirements required.
Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, offers both inpatient and outpatient services at our Huntington Hospital campus and throughout our community locations.
We are home to the largest emergency department and only level-II trauma center in the San Gabriel Valley – providing access to lifesaving emergency and trauma care 24/7. Our Family Birth Center and level-III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) give babies the safest start to life. Leading cancer care, cardiology services, orthopedic care and advanced robotic surgery — among many other health care services — are available to all who turn to us for care.
