Department: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Full-Time Evenings (3:00pm - 11:30pm)

Rotate Weekends and On-Call 1 hour, during Weekends

Hospital: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, ME

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

The Central Sterile Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization of Central Sterile trays, instruments, equipment, inventory and restocking of supplies, computer data entry and patient charge card batching. Demonstrates knowledge of all department locations within facility and ability to access all departments. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates detailed awareness and knowledge of patient supplies and equipment.
 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.    High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.

2.    At least two (2) years experience as a Central Sterile Technician required; in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

3.    Central Supply Certified certification required.

4.    Current BLS (AHA) certificate.

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