Certified Instrument Technician - Sterile Processing
About The Position
The Certified Instrument Technician works in Sterile Processing Services and is responsible for processing, inspecting, assembling, packaging, and sterilizing instruments and equipment. The role includes cleaning instruments according to manufacturers’ instructions for use, processing flexible scopes through high-level disinfection, and completing efficacy and quality testing for processes and equipment. The technician safely operates, monitors, and maintains sterilization equipment and documents sterilization processes. This is a full-time position scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with no call and no holidays. The position requires 40 hours per week and pays $20.80–$31.20.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification.
- Ability to work independently in patient-care areas under stressful conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to safety standards.
- Identify, respond to, and report malfunctions and alarms.
- Perform efficacy and quality testing for processes and equipment.
- Determine whether manual or mechanical cleaning is appropriate according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use for general, laparoscopic, orthopedic, neuro, cardiovascular, power, and other instrumentation.
- Process flexible scopes using high-level disinfection.
- Determine, prepare, and use supplies required for the assembly process.
- Identify, inspect, and assemble general and specialty instruments, checking cleanliness and functionality using count sheets.
- Package and label instrumentation according to standards.
- Determine sterilization equipment functionality, operation, monitoring, and maintenance; verify and document the sterilization process.
- Perform high-temperature steam and low-temperature gas plasma, ethylene oxide, and liquid chemical sterilization.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Competitive compensation, premium pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
