Central Sterile Technician, Certified

Your experience matters 
 

Haywood Regional is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
 

More about our team
 

The operating room is equipped with six beds and handles an average of 400 cases per month. The scope of procedures includes a diverse range of specialties: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Cataract and Retinal Eye surgeries, Gynecologic, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic, Orthopedic, Pain Management, Plastic and Reconstructive, and Gastroenterological surgeries. The majority of cases are general and orthopedic. Surgical operations are conducted Monday through Friday, with additional night, weekend, and holiday call rotations to ensure continuous coverage. 

How you'll contribute
 

A Central Sterile Tech who excels in this role:
 

• Collects, inspects, decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, stores, and distributes reusable supplies and patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA, manufacturer instructions, and hospital policy

• Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with an emphasis on safety

• Processes and documents sterile supplies using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility

• Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solution testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation requirements

• Provides customer service to all departments with a focus on patient needs

• Prepares surgical operating suites with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies; ensures equipment and instruments are in proper working order

• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients

• Passes instruments to physicians during surgical procedures and maintains accurate counts of instruments and supplies

• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory

• Demonstrates critical thinking and decisive judgment; works effectively with minimal supervision; functions efficiently in a fast-paced, stressful environment and takes appropriate action as needed
   

Why join us
 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• One year of experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• ASLS certification preferred
• License: Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire
   

More about Haywood Regional

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery.

EEOC Statement

"Haywood Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."