Sterile Processing Technician I

Yale New Haven Health • Bridgeport, CT

6d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician I performs sterile processing duties in Central Sterile Supply (CSS), including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution. The technician works independently and completes required documentation to ensure high-quality sterile products are distributed efficiently to meet customer needs. The role supports Bridgeport Hospital’s patient-centered approach to care and its organizational values of integrity, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Competent and physically able to independently perform CSS duties, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.
• No current written disciplinary actions.
• Meet or exceed production standards.
• Achieve national certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM by the first anniversary date; licensure section specifies certification from CBSPD or HSPA by that date.
• Knowledge of operating room surgical instrumentation and quality assurance practices.
• Ability to assemble CSS, Surgease, and Main Operating Room surgical instrumentation.
• Excellent knowledge of CSS operations, sterilization equipment, and sterility assurance practices.
• Proficiency in biological monitoring, testing sterilization equipment, and required documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to solve problems using excellent communication and medical terminology skills in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stand throughout 8-hour shifts, and perform fine hand manipulations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble instrumentation accurately, ensuring proper function, processing, storage, and availability for scheduled and anticipated surgical demand.
• Prepare case carts using appropriate pick sheets and standard setups, applying quality assurance practices and delivering completed carts on time.
• Process user requests accurately, efficiently, and courteously as part of dispensing and storage functions.
• Manage information received or required during daily activities.
• Perform sterilization procedures accurately and promptly, meeting documentation requirements.
• Assemble and package instruments and supplies in the CSS preparation and packaging area according to priority needs and daily assignments.
• Perform decontamination processes to prevent the transfer of organisms to the CSS preparation and packaging area.
• Under the direction of an MD, PA, APRN, or RN, place IV solutions in the appropriate Central Supply storage area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED