Certified Central Sterile Services Technician

Full-time 101 Page Street Support Services Day shift, weekend & holiday rotation Work for One of the World's Best Hospitals. For five consecutive years, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World's Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke's, and Tobey). In addition, since 2018, Southcoast Health has been voted by readers as South Coast Media Group's Best Place to Work. Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world. We are searching for a Certified Central Sterile Services Technician to perform duties to support and in support of the Central Processing Department. Decontaminate surgical instruments and endoscopes. Prepare, sterilize and package surgical instruments. Assemble case carts for surgical procedures. Decontaminate equipment as assigned and distribute medical and surgical supplies. Maintain proper documentation and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of position. Hours: 40hrs Shift: Day shift with weekend and holiday rotation; 8am - 4:30pm Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA; Site to site Education and/or Experience Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent is required. A Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is required within 1 year of acceptance of position. A working knowledge of sterilization procedures, equipment management and case cart assembly is preferred. Computer experience required, MSM and Meditech is preferred. The ability to work in a fast paced environment with a high degree of accuracy is essential. Excellent communication skills, record keeping and documentation skills are required. In accepting employment with Southcoast, you understand that you are required to be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts. Together We Are More. With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal. We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve. We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives. Generous Earned Time Off Package Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Tuition Assistance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Life & AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403B Retirement Plan with match HealthQuest Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Career Development Opportunities Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us to be More than Medicine. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.