Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • Fort Mill, SC

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About The Position

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department and following infection control practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Up to 1 year of work experience required.
• Sterile Processing certification required through IAHCSMM or CBSPD.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of day and records in appropriate log.
• Runs test packs sterilizer load and records results.
• Receives and cleans soiled instruments and other usable patient supply items in decontamination area.
• Assembles packages and sterilizes all instruments and equipment.
• Sorts all sterile items, stores in proper place, and organizes sterile supplies.
• Complies with PPE requirements.
• Effective and efficient use of equipment, supplies and people.
• Identifies inefficiencies and inaccuracies, responding appropriately.
• Actively participates in departmental/facility PI activities.
• Works to ensure the department meets regulatory standards.
• Provides services to other areas of hospital and keeps logs.
• Acts as a resource and provides education on sterilization to hospital.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED