Sterile Processing Technician II

STERIS Corporation•Birmingham, AL

4d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Provides on-site support for reprocessing surgical instruments and trays at contracted and ORC facilities, following applicable regulatory standards and facility goals and policies. Uses developed skills and practical knowledge to complete scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently. Supports sterile processing operations across decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage. Operates department machinery, uses the department’s Track & Trace system, and independently performs work in all sterile processing areas. The role includes assembling advanced instrument and vendor trays, checking tray quality and integrity, reporting damaged or missing instruments, and supporting department assignments and customer needs. The technician may assist with training new employees under leadership direction, participate in educational offerings, and refer decisions outside their scope to a manager or STERIS leadership. The stated shift is 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of SPD or related experience, such as surgical or GI technician experience, and CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification; CER or CFER certification applies if assigned exclusively to Endo processing.
Alternatively, at least 2 years of SPD or related experience, such as surgical or GI technician experience, and obtain CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification within 12 months of hire; CER or CFER certification applies if assigned exclusively to Endo processing.
Demonstrated proficiency with most trays and ability to perform all SPD responsibilities without close supervision.
Ability to perform all job requirements of a Technician I.
Maintain certification by completing 12 continuing education credit hours annually.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program.

Responsibilities

Support daily reprocessing operations for reusable medical supplies and instrumentation, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage.
Operate department machinery, including cart washers, instrument washers, steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic equipment, and drying cabinets.
Work independently across all sterile processing areas in alignment with applicable professional standards and regulations.
Report broken or missing instruments and anticipate replacement needs.
Complete work assignments using established policies and procedures.
Use the department’s Track & Trace system for tasks and processed products.
Assemble advanced instrument and vendor trays in accordance with quality and production standards.
Support department needs and work assignments, including Navigator assignments.
Assist in training new employees under leadership discretion and direction.
Refer decisions beyond the scope of personal responsibilities to a manager or STERIS leadership when necessary.
Conduct quality assurance checks on instrument trays, including checking count sheets, sterilization indicators, packaging, damage, and contamination; reroute defective trays and document defects.
Collaborate with sterile processing leadership on quality improvement and patient safety.
Participate in STERIS in-services and educational offerings at the facility.
Respond to STERIS leadership requests and help prioritize and make instrumentation available for customer needs.
Maintain certification by completing 12 continuing education credit hours annually.