Sterile Processing Tech II

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Sterile Processing Tech II located at our Edgewood hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment to support safe and efficient patient care. This role ensures all instruments and supplies are cleaned, disinfected, assembled, and sterilized according to manufacturer guidelines, regulatory standards, and departmental procedures. Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting sterilization and cleaning equipment, maintaining accurate documentation and quality assurance records, managing inventory and supply distribution, and responding promptly to the needs of surgical and procedural departments. In Endoscopy settings, the technician may also assist with procedure room turnover, equipment management, and patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to contribute to positive patient outcomes through effective sterile processing practices and responsible resource management.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). If working in Endoscopy Department, (CBSPD) or (CER)
Knowledge of perioperative instrumentation, sterilization, and AAMI (Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) standards.
Knowledge of Joint Commission and AORN Standards
Computer entry skills
If working in Endoscopy Department competent in SGNA Guidelines
Experience in Sterile Processing department or Surgical Tech experience.

Responsibilities

Decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
Ensure all instruments and supplies are cleaned, disinfected, assembled, and sterilized according to manufacturer guidelines, regulatory standards, and departmental procedures.
Operate and troubleshoot sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation and quality assurance records.
Manage inventory and supply distribution.
Respond promptly to the needs of surgical and procedural departments.
In Endoscopy settings, may assist with procedure room turnover, equipment management, and patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.