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
- A high school diploma or GED
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare of hospital setting OR graduation from a sterile processing training program
Nice To Haves
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Responsibilities
- Meticulously decontaminating and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintaining the highest aseptic standards and preventing infection.
- Efficiently inspecting and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, trays, and packs according to prescribed protocols.
- Rotating through decontamination, sterilization, and assembly assignments.
- Assisting in recordkeeping.
- Monitoring equipment.
- Managing inventory.
- Reporting issues.
- Dispensing supplies.
- Actively prioritizing safety, adhering to all health and safety procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
