Central Sterile Service Technician
Sentara Health
Summary
The Central Sterile Services Technician is responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storing of surgical instruments. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a sterile environment within the hospital, supporting the safety and well-being of both patients and healthcare professionals.
Job description
Overview
The Central Sterile Services Technician is responsible for decontamination, assembly, sterilization and storing of surgical instruments. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a sterile environment within the hospital, supporting the safety and well-being of both patients and healthcare professionals.
The Central Sterile Services Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care. This position operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards. Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.
Education
HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to operate sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards
- Ability to examine medical equipment for defects and report faulty equipment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.