Certified Sterile Processing Technician - St. Francis Downtown
About The Position
Bon Secours is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The Certified Sterile Processing Technician works under general supervision to inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established procedures and manufacturers’ instructions for use. The technician follows sterility standards from AAMI, The Joint Commission, the CDC, and applicable state standards. Primary duties may vary depending on the assigned area. The role supports sterile processing and infection control by decontaminating and sterilizing instruments and equipment, maintaining supplies and inventory, documenting quality control, and ensuring sterile products are safe for patient care. The technician also participates in education, competency verification, and staff orientation, and is available for scheduled on-call duties within department time frames.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA or certification through CBSPD.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently and under pressure.
- Knowledge of anatomy, infection control, AAMI recommendations, and sterile processing workflow.
- Computer skills, including use of systems for documentation and instrument tracking.
- Critical thinking, communication across multiple levels, teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate needs.
- Ability to move with a sense of urgency, take direction, and maintain a surgical conscience.
- Recent experience in a surgical setting is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in a surgical setting.
- EPIC training.
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, manual cleaning, and processing of surgical instruments and patient care equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Select and use detergents and chemical disinfectants appropriately to remove blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated equipment, while following standard precautions.
- Inventory, stock, and deliver supplies, carts, and equipment throughout facility areas according to facility guidelines.
- Order, restock, label, and maintain inventory levels; rotate stock and check for expired items according to market requirements.
- Perform and document sterile processing quality control using information technology systems for instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, and supply ordering and management.
- Maintain quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
- Operate sterilizers and apply sterilization techniques to produce sterile packages, following aseptic package-assembly protocols.
- Monitor sterilization quality using chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
- Document activities as required and report variances that could affect sterile products, patient care, or safety.
- Identify and resolve infection control issues involving transport of biological hazardous materials, universal precautions, PPE, and sterile product identification.
- Operate and test washers, disinfectors, steam sterilizers, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility-specific equipment and instrumentation.
- Identify instruments by surgical specialty and perform functionality testing, assembly, and disassembly according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Participate in ongoing education and competency verification.
- Assist with orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
- Participate in continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.
- Be available for scheduled on-call duty within the time frames specified by the department.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
