CS/Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will help ensure patient safety and surgical readiness by decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment. You will maintain aseptic standards and help prevent infection. The role includes inspecting and assembling instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols, rotating among decontamination, sterilization, and assembly assignments, and supporting recordkeeping, equipment monitoring, inventory management, issue reporting, and supply dispensing. You will follow health and safety procedures and contribute to patient care in a dynamic medical environment focused on continuous learning and evidence-based practices. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is an integrated health system serving the greater Puget Sound region, with 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites. Its team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers.
Requirements
- Graduation from the HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association).
- One year of related work experience demonstrating the requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Current CRCST certification from HSPA at hire or within six months of hire, or current CSPDT certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing.
Nice To Haves
- One year of related work experience, preferably in an operating room, acute care hospital, or central services department.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Inspect and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols.
- Rotate through decontamination, sterilization, and assembly assignments.
- Assist with recordkeeping and monitor equipment.
- Manage inventory, report issues, and dispense supplies.
- Follow health and safety procedures and maintain aseptic standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
