**Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!** **Job Title:** Central Sterile Technician **Cost Center:** 301691306 WesHos-Sterilization Process **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Employee Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Variable (United States of America) **Job Description:** **CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN I:** The Central Service Technician (CST) I is responsible for receiving, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling and disinfecting and/or sterilizing reusable medical and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care for various hospital and clinic departments. The CST I must process and distribute instruments, patient care equipment and other medical devices in an accurate, timely and dependable manner to enhance the quality of patient care. The CST I is knowledgeable and adheres to regulations, standards and recommended practices for the Sterile Processing department. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** _For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._ **Minimum Required:** None **Preferred Optional:** None **EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Required:** None **Preferred/Optional** : Sterile Processing Dept. experience. **CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES** _The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are related to the position._ **Minimum Required:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. **Preferred/Optional:** Currently enrolled in/attending/completed an accredited HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) sterile processing technician program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA). **CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN II:** The Central Service Technician (CST) II is responsible for receiving, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling and disinfecting and/or sterilizing reusable medical and surgical devices for safe and effective patient care for various hospital and clinic departments. The CST II must process and distribute instruments, patient care equipment and other medical devices in an accurate, timely and dependable manner to enhance the quality of patient care. The CST II is knowledgeable and adheres to regulations, standards and recommended practices for the Sterile Processing department. The Central Service Technician II serves as a Sterile Processing subject matter resource, assisting with training and education, quality and infection control and process and product maintenance, tracking, recording, and improvements. **JOB QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** _For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._ **Minimum Required:** None **Preferred/Optional:** None **EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Required:** Sterile Processing experience. **Preferred/Optional:** Three years central sterile experience. **CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES** _The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._ **Minimum Required:** Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) as a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) **or** Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) sterile processing technician program or equivalent military training. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA). **Preferred/Optional:** None **Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.** **At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here (https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/mAboutUs/Documents/30922-000\_Equity-and-Inclusion-Statement%20%282%29.pdf) .** **Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.** **Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.**