Sterile Processing Specialist - 1st shift

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Sterile Processing Specialist to support safe, effective patient care by ensuring surgical instruments and medical equipment are cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use. The role is an important part of the patient care team, with work that supports caregivers and surgical procedures throughout the hospital.

The specialist receives, cleans, and decontaminates instruments and equipment; inspects and assembles instrument trays; sterilizes prepared items; and prepares case carts, specialty carts, and emergency carts. The role also includes operating and maintaining departmental equipment, cleaning scopes as needed, and keeping the work environment safe and orderly.

The schedule is 8:50 a.m. to 5:20 p.m., with participation in a weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• High school graduate or holder of a GED or HSED.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Basic knowledge and skill in computer use.
• Analytical ability to learn and distinguish different types of instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with physicians, nursing staff, and patients and families.
• Ability to stand and maneuver equipment for extended periods.
• Obtain either CSPDT (Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification from HSPA within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• Knowledge of complex instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, clean, and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Identify, inventory, inspect, and assemble surgical instrument trays for designated departments.
• Sterilize prepared items properly.
• Operate and maintain departmental equipment safely and efficiently, taking appropriate action when needed.
• Assemble and dispense case carts, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Set up and dispatch specialty carts and emergency carts according to procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Clean scopes as needed according to department demands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED