Job Title: Central Processing Aide
Department: Sterile Processing
Status: Full-time
Shift: Varied
Hourly Wage: $17.84-$24.38
About Us
Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco WA and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters
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At Lourdes Medical Center we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and your role youll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
About the Role
As a Central Processing Aide you play a vital role in keeping patients safe every single day. Youll be responsible for cleaning inspecting assembling and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment used throughout the facility making sure everything that reaches the operating room or patient care area is safe functional and ready to go.
This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in doing things the right way thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands that behind every clean instrument is a patient depending on it.
What Youll Do
Clean decontaminate inspect assemble and sterilize instruments and equipment according to the manufacturers instructions for use (IFU)
Maintain and restock supplies to ensure departments have what they need for patient care
Keep accurate records for sterilization and quality assurance processes
Communicate effectively with nurses surgical techs and other team members to support daily operations
Demonstrate professionalism accountability and a strong attention to detail
Work independently while managing time and resources efficiently
Take on other duties as needed to support safe smooth department operations
What Were Looking For
Education: Posthigh school training or specialized education required; Central Processing course completion preferred
Experience: Preferred one (1) year of experience in Central Processing Surgery or a similar environment.
Skills:
Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
Comfort working in a busy high-stress environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and patient population
Certifications:
Preferred: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Why Join Us
Youll be part of a team that takes pride in excellence safety and teamwork. Every tray you assemble and every instrument you process directly supports the mission of delivering safe high-quality patient care. If youre detail-oriented dependable and want to make a real impact behind the scenes in healthcare wed love to have you on our team.
EEOC Statement
Lourdes Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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