Certified Sterile Processing Technician

The Ambulatory Surgery Center at St. Mary•Middletown Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of Sterile Processing experience
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification REQUIRED
Knowledge of sterilization methods, biological monitoring, and instrument tracking.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Performs decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.
Adheres to AAMI and facility standards for sterile processing and infection prevention.
Maintains, monitors and documents sterilization cycles, biological indicators, chemical indicators, and quality assurance records.
Demonstrates understanding of regulatory issues.
Follows employee safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibilities.
Keeps the Sterile Processing Department clean, organized, and adequately stocked.
Follows infection prevention, employee safety, and hazardous waste policies
Attends all mandatory in-services and participates in staff meetings.
Completes all mandatory education assigned within the allotted time frame.
Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches.
Treats all patients equally adopting the centers Patient Rights policy.
Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.