Sterile Process Tech II 3p-11p

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Longview, TX

About The Position

The Sterile Process Technician II prepares and assembles medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. The role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and helps maintain sterile processing areas. The technician supports department operations by performing quality assurance tasks, guiding junior staff, and contributing to process improvements. The role also requires maintaining regular and reliable attendance, complying with organizational policies and standards, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of health information, and completing at least 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role.
Proficiency in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
Ability to effectively operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment.
Strong attention to detail for quality control and documentation tasks.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.
Ability to identify and resolve issues with sterilization processes or equipment.
CRCST (Certified and Registered Central Service Technician) certification required if hired on or after July 1, 2026, or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech) certification required if hired on or after July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Clean, decontaminate, prepare, package, disinfect or sterilize, and store medical and surgical supplies and equipment in accordance with established protocols and regulatory standards.
Assemble complex or specialized instrument trays and sets accurately and ensure they are ready for surgical procedures.
Distribute medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timely delivery and proper documentation.
Monitor, interpret, and document physical, chemical, and biological sterilization indicators, and identify and address potential issues.
Operate sterile processing equipment, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and perform routine maintenance as needed.
Identify process gaps and contribute to corrective actions or workflow enhancements to improve service quality.
Guide and support Sterile Process Technician I staff and provide on-the-job training when needed.
Conduct quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, address deficiencies, and escalate issues to leadership.
Restock and replenish supplies and maintain accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
Follow standard precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment and prevent infection spread.
Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Complete a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.