Certified Sterile Processing Technician
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. This is a Full-Time position, working 4 days a week with no weekends or holidays required. The role involves adherence to AAMI and facility standards for sterile processing and infection prevention, maintaining and documenting sterilization cycles, and understanding regulatory issues. The technician will also follow safety policies, maintain a clean and organized department, and attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings. Flexibility and a willingness to assist with other duties are expected.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of Sterile Processing experience
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (five or more hours per day).
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) eligibility after 6 months of employment
- Paid Time Off
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
