Sterile Processing Tech II Liberty

The Christ Hospital Health Network•West Chester Township, OH

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech II is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment in accordance with infection-control practices. The role dispenses equipment upon request, maintains accurate records and inventory usage, builds surgical case carts, and responds to requests from surgery. The technician retrieves reusable instruments and equipment throughout the facility, decontaminates and processes them using appropriate manual and mechanical methods, and assembles instrument trays and packs according to written instructions and protocols. The role includes operating decontamination and sterilization equipment, documenting sterilization loads, monitoring equipment and biological indicators, and returning sterile supplies to storage. The technician prepares supplies for surgical cases using computer-based preference lists, performs final quality checks, responds to requests from the operating room and Pre-op/PACU, assists with one-on-one training, and communicates courteously with department customers. The position also requires following departmental sterility guidelines, attending required meetings and in-services, responding to emergency codes when required, and prioritizing work effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of Central Service experience.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification must be obtained within the first year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, and disinfect patient-care instruments and equipment using correct manual and mechanical processes.
Operate decontamination equipment, including sonic washers, cart washers, washer sterilizers, and decontaminators.
Perform assigned cleaning tasks in the work area and use universal precautions and protective equipment in the decontamination area.
Retrieve reusable instruments and equipment throughout the facility and transport them to the Sterile Processing Department.
Unload instruments from washer sterilizers and distribute them to appropriate workstations.
Assemble instrument trays and packs according to written instructions and proper protocols; check instruments for sharpness and proper function.
Recognize and memorize a large variety of instruments, apply sterilization wrappers appropriately, use a heat sealer when needed, and correctly identify items on their packaging.
Load sterilizer carriages and transport trays to the sterilization area.
Check trays, packs, and basins before sterilization; operate sterilizers and select the appropriate cycle and time for each load.
Document sterilization information manually or by computer and complete biological monitoring according to departmental policy.
Handle sterile instruments and supplies properly, restock and rotate items in sterile storage, and monitor equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.
Use computer-based surgical preference lists to gather supplies for each case, maintain labeled locations for instruments and supplies, and perform final quality checks before items leave the department.
Restock, store, or return procedural carts to the appropriate area.
Fulfill requests from the OR and Pre-op/PACU.
Assist with one-on-one training of other associates and respond to emergency codes when required.
Follow departmental instructions and guidelines regarding sterility, attend departmental in-services and mandatory meetings, and maintain knowledge of all areas of the Sterile Processing Department.
Serve as a courteous liaison between the Sterile Processing Department and its customers, use time effectively, and distinguish between low- and high-priority activities.