Sterile Processing Technician III
About The Position
Does an opportunity to work in healthcare excite you? If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact on the health and safety of those around you, we’d love to discuss you joining our team as a Sterile Processing Technician. No prior experience in Sterile Processing? Everyone must start somewhere! We make sure you are trained in all facets of Sterile Processing to set you up for success and career advancement. Our Sterile Processing Technicians take pride in their work because they know it plays an important role in patient safety. Safe procedures start with clean instruments. Our Sterile Processing Technicians work behind the scenes of healthcare facilities in a fast-paced environment, impacting patient safety without being patient facing. When healthcare facilities need the help of product experts, they call us because they know our Technicians are continuously trained on industry best practices.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2+ years of SPD experience with demonstrated proficiency in all SPD Technician responsibilities, including a solid proficiency and ability to work independently with all tray sets.
- CRCST/ CSPDT, CST or CER/CFER, CST certification is required.
- Must also obtain CIS/CSIS, CHL/CSPM or STERIS Assessment certification within 12 months of hire.
- Must maintain certification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours annually
- Able to perform all job requirements of both a Technician I and Technician II.
- Must demonstrate “mentor” status in applicable specialty area(s) via competency assessment within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reprocess surgical trays post-surgery; ensuring they are decontaminated, cleaned, inspected, sterilized, correctly assembled within a timely manner and ready for the next case
- Operate sterile processing washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic and drying cabinets
- Participate in regular on-site training
Benefits
- STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
