Sterile Processing Tech II - Clear Lake
About The Position
Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing. The role performs instrument decontamination, assembly, and sterilization; prepares and distributes case carts and supplies; and maintains tracking and quality records. The technician follows established department policies, industry and hospital standards, and Universal Precautions, and communicates with customers, peers, visitors, and supervisors to support prompt delivery and safe processing. The salary is commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of related experience.
- Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate surgical instruments and medical equipment while maintaining continuous workflow through the process.
- Record biological testing, immediate-use sterilization load results, and other sterilizer data daily.
- Use appropriate cleaning detergents and agents according to directions and MSDS sheets, and request manufacturer guidelines for loaner instrument decontamination.
- Follow industry and hospital standards for transporting contaminated instruments and equipment, and wear appropriate protective attire in the decontamination area.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage before assembly.
- Assemble surgical trays and equipment according to established tray listings, and wrap or pouch items according to their size and type.
- Interact with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment; maintain accurate instrument counts and report discrepancies.
- Communicate instrument preparation issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor or Manager.
- Sterilize instruments and surgical trays according to prescribed policies and procedures; use internal, external, and biological monitoring systems to challenge the sterilization process.
- Monitor, read, document, and interpret sterilizer parameters to ensure proper function and patient safety.
- Assemble and distribute case carts according to department policy, using established Surgeon Preference Cards or procedural pick lists/requisitions.
- Prepare emergency surgical case carts and distribute sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition.
- Order and put away supplies and linens upon request.
- Sanitize the workstation at the end of each shift and use the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system according to department protocol.
- Troubleshoot and resolve instrument or equipment issues; communicate effectively with customers, peers, and visitors, verbally and in writing.
- Adhere to internal controls and the reporting structure.
- Issue or dispense sterile supplies to appropriate facility locations and rotate trays and inventory to maintain sterility guidelines.
- Assume charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
- Maintain quality records, including logs, sterilization records, and count sheets.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
