Sterile Processing Tech -Stony Point
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech performs indirect patient care activities, including decontaminating surgical instruments and sterilizing instruments, supplies, and equipment. The role ensures instruments and devices are assembled and sterilized correctly and case carts are assembled according to count sheets. The position maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and follows sterility standards and practices established by AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, DNV, and applicable state standards. Primary duties may vary by assigned area, and the position maintains a clean and safe environment. The role performs sterile processing activities without direct supervision. It requires following manufacturers’ instructions for use, operating and checking processing equipment, documenting work and test results, and reporting variances that may affect sterile products, patient care, or safety. The work may involve periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads, limited exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids, and exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required. Compensation is listed as $20.00–$26.39; actual offers depend on relevant experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience in Sterile Processing.
- Current certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through CBSPD.
- Maintain required continuing education units (CEUs) to keep certification active.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, instrument identification, and overall Sterile Processing workflow.
- Ability to exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment and devices.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Sterile Processing program, online or in person.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and manually clean surgical instruments and patient-care equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Perform daily checks on sterilizers, ultrasonics, instrument washers, and similar Sterile Processing equipment.
- Operate processing equipment, including cart washers, sonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and heat-sealing units.
- Transport additional instrumentation between Peri-operative Services and Sterile Processing rooms as needed.
- Assemble trays and peel packs, including internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling, and sterilization methods.
- Assemble case carts according to count sheets and ensure instruments and devices are properly assembled and sterilized.
- Document activities and report variances that may affect sterile products, patient care, or safety.
- Perform required equipment tests, including biological tests and leak testing, and document the results.
- Record results in the instrument tracking system, including biologicals and Bowie checks.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow applicable infection-control and sterility standards.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
