CS/Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will be a central figure ensuring patient safety and surgical readiness, meticulously decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment. You will play a vital role in maintaining the highest aseptic standards and preventing infection. Every day, you will efficiently inspect and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols, rotating through decontamination, sterilization, and assembly assignments. You will also assist in recordkeeping, monitor equipment, manage inventory, report issues, dispense supplies, and actively prioritize safety, adhering to all health and safety procedures. To be successful in this role, you will combine meticulous attention to detail, a strong understanding of aseptic techniques and basic microbiology, and unyielding adherence to health and safety procedures. You will thrive in a dynamic medical environment, dedicated to continuous learning, evidence-based practices, and contributing to impeccable patient care.
Requirements
- Graduation from the HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) and one (1) year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) at hire or within six (6) months of date of hire; OR current certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, preferably in an operating room, acute care hospital or central services department
Responsibilities
- decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment
- inspect and assemble surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols
- rotating through decontamination, sterilization, and assembly assignments
- assist in recordkeeping
- monitor equipment
- manage inventory
- report issues
- dispense supplies
- actively prioritize safety, adhering to all health and safety procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
