Central Sterile Technician
- Certification preferred
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Sterile processing technicians employed in Arkansas earn a median of $18.32 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Overview
The Central Sterile Tech is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:
This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.
Qualifications
PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS
- Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
- CS experience preferred.
- CRCST preferred, required to obtain 1 year after certification eligibility.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO INDEPENCENCE FROM PRECEPTOR :
- Computer-Assisted Self-Directed New Employee Orientation
- Successful completion of Meditech Information System Orientation
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF ORIENTATION
- Successful completion of orientation skills checklist
- Attendance at New Employee Orientation classroom program
Other education and experience may be substituted (if applicable) for the required minimum job qualifications with the approval of the Corporate Director of Human Resources.
From Conway Regional Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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