Sterile Processing Tech

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

12d

About The Position

The Central Sterile Processing Technician follows infection control standards and manufacturer recommendations to clean, prepare, inspect, assemble, package, process, sterilize, and store medical and surgical supplies, equipment, implants, and instruments needed by medical, surgical, and nursing personnel for patient care. The role also supports the handling and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and other patient-care equipment, and transports soiled items to Central Sterile and clean items back to patient-care areas. The technician works collaboratively and professionally with team members, communicates effectively, follows departmental and organizational policies, and maintains a high level of attention to detail throughout the processing workflow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good communication skills and effective interpersonal relationships.
Working knowledge of the central sterile processing flow process.
Working knowledge of the instrument tracking system.
Ability to follow infection control standards and manufacturer recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification within two years of date of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow infection control standards and manufacturer recommendations for cleaning, preparing, processing, sterilizing, and storing supplies, equipment, implants, and instruments.
Handle and sterilize surgical instruments, implants, equipment, and flexible endoscopes.
Disassemble, clean, and disinfect instruments, equipment, and supplies returned to the decontamination room for reprocessing.
Operate, maintain, clean, and load washer/decontamination equipment, ultrasonic machines, steam, SFPP, and Sterrad sterilizers, cart washers, and other patient-care equipment.
Use the instrument tracking system.
Understand proper functioning and testing of departmental autoclaves and follow procedures when equipment is not functioning properly, including notifying the department manager, submitting a work order, and posting an out-of-order sign.
Perform daily rounds to collect soiled equipment, contaminated instruments, and case carts from patient-care departments and transport them to Central Sterile for reprocessing.
Deliver clean equipment, isolation and crash carts, sterile instruments, and other items to patient-care areas in a timely manner.
Maintain a no-bug zone at the counting and packing table to reduce errors.
Maintain close attention to detail throughout decontamination, washing, counting, packing, sterilization, and shelf placement.
Work respectfully, cooperatively, and professionally with team members; support positive interpersonal relationships, self-development, and team effectiveness; and comply with departmental and organizational policies.