Sterile Processing Technician II
About The Position
At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you. Job Summary Responsible for assembling and processing surgical instrument trays and decontaminating used instruments. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards for universal precautions, sterilization methodologies, and biological monitoring. Coordinates and collaborates on the sterilization, assembly, and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Responds to operating room requests, answers phone calls, and maintains cleanliness of the department and workstation. Supports infection prevention and assists front-line healthcare workers during complex and high-acuity cases.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area
- 2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
- Central Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPD), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
Responsibilities
- Prepares disinfectants and solutions for cleaning and sterilization processes.
- Operates and maintains mechanical washers, ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves, and other decontamination equipment.
- Decontaminates, inspects, tests, assembles, packages, labels, and sterilizes surgical instruments and medical devices according to policies and manufacturer instructions.
- Tracks, inventories, and maintains logs and records of equipment, instruments, and sterilization cycles to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
- Runs, incubates, reads, and records biological and diagnostic tests to validate sterilization processes.
- Identifies safety hazards and biological failures, initiating corrective or preventive measures promptly.
- Places sterilized items in proper storage areas and ensures timely turnover of surgical instrumentation based on surgery schedules.
- Demonstrates teamwork, positive interpersonal skills, and accountability in all interactions within and outside the department.
- Participates in professional development, maintains required certifications, and assists with training and workflow coordination as needed.
- Performs other 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
