Sterile Processing Technician I Forbes

Highmark Health•Monroeville, PA

About The Position

This role is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. It ensures that instrumentation and equipment are properly processed and available for procedural and patient care areas in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. The role applies sterile processing principles to support a safe and effective healthcare environment and maintain quality standards. The position also requires compliance with ethical and legal standards, company policies, privacy and information-security requirements, HIPAA, and applicable laws and regulations. Employees may have access to confidential customer information and must protect it.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience with sterile processing.
CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire. This certification requirement does not apply to Sterile Processing Technicians employed by a healthcare facility on or before 12/29/2020.
An active CST or TSC certification held by a Surgical Technologist satisfies the certification requirement.

Responsibilities

Receive and sort contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments.
Disassemble instruments and clean them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.
Inspect cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage.
Assemble instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists.
Wrap or package instruments and sets for sterilization.
Monitor sterilization cycles and interpret printouts to confirm proper sterilization parameters were met.
Follow safety and infection-control policies, procedures, and protocols, and use required personal protective equipment.
Operate and maintain automated washing and decontamination equipment and troubleshoot minor issues.
Load and operate sterilization equipment and troubleshoot minor issues as needed.
Document sterilization cycles and maintain accurate records.
Deliver sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner and prioritize urgent requests.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Assist in training new employees on department procedures and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.