Certified sterile processing tech
About The Position
The Certified Sterile Processing Tech works in Sterile Processing Services, cleaning, inspecting, sorting, and assembling reusable instruments and equipment. The role operates sterilizing units to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections, ensures sterilization supplies and preparation solutions are available, and completes required sterilizer checks and documentation. The position also requires maintaining technical knowledge and providing age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with the applicable Age-Specific Care Guidelines. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekend call. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20. The work environment includes exposure to bodily fluids, tissue, blood-borne disease risks, cleaning chemicals, steam, heat, sharp instruments, noise, stress, interruptions, and unpredictable situations. The role requires standing for long periods and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
- Ability to operate sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave, and high-vacuum autoclave.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals.
- Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building while adhering to general hospital standards.
- Clean instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and equipment.
- Inspect reusable items correctly.
- Sort and assemble instruments and/or sets.
- Operate sterilizing units to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
- Ensure sterilization supplies and preparation solutions are available.
- Perform required daily checks of autoclaves and Steris Units using biological indicators and air removal test kits.
- Maintain sterilizer logs, records, and charts.
- Maintain technical knowledge.
- Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care according to Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.
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 and premium pay, including shift and on-call pay where applicable.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- 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
