Sterile Processing Specialist - 1st shift

Children's Hospital and Health System • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Sterile Processing Specialist to support patient care by ensuring surgical instruments and medical equipment are clean, correctly assembled, safely sterilized, and ready when needed. The role works behind the scenes as part of the patient care team, helping caregivers provide care to children and families.

The specialist receives, cleans, and decontaminates instruments and equipment; inspects and assembles instrument trays; sterilizes prepared items; operates departmental equipment; and prepares and dispatches carts and supplies for procedures. The position also includes cleaning scopes as needed and maintaining a safe, clean, orderly work environment.

The schedule is 8:50 a.m.–5:20 p.m., with participation in a weekend and holiday rotation. A high school diploma, GED, or HSED is required. One year or more of sterile processing technician experience and knowledge of complex instrumentation are preferred. A CSPDT or CRCST certification is required within 18 months of hire.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or HSED.
• Analytical ability to learn and differentiate 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.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Obtain one of the following certifications within 18 months of hire: CSPDT (Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• Knowledge of complex instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, clean, and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Identify, inventory, inspect, and assemble surgical instrument trays for designated departments.
• Ensure prepared items are properly sterilized.
• Operate and maintain departmental equipment safely and efficiently, taking appropriate action as 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 to meet department demands.

What This Job Offers

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