Sterile Process Technician

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Bentonville, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a genuine difference in healthcare as an Allied Health professional at Northwest Health. Our Allied Health team is a diverse group of professionals who provide essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative services across our five hospitals, urgent care, and primary care locations. We believe in investing in our team members' futures. So whether you're just starting out or looking to continue your healthcare career, we provide that path. With opportunities for career advancement and continuing education, we're committed to helping you make Northwest Health a long-term career goal. About Northwest Health Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in America—a perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm. If you aren’t local and haven’t already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live. Job Summary The Sterile Process Technician II is responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. This role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and assists in maintaining the sterile processing areas. The Sterile Process Technician II supports department operations by performing quality assurance tasks, serving as a resource to junior staff, and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing services.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role required
Proficiency in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
Ability to operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment effectively.
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.

Responsibilities

Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
Operates all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and performs routine maintenance as needed.
Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
Ensures proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
Adheres to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe work environment and prevent the spread of infection.
Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Obtains a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.