Sterile Processing Technician III
About The Position
At STERIS, Sterile Processing Technicians help healthcare facilities create a healthier and safer world. This behind-the-scenes role works in a fast-paced Sterile Processing Department and supports surgical procedures by ensuring medical instruments are clean, sterile, organized, and available to the surgical team. The position performs scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently while complying with applicable Department of Health, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards. The technician reprocesses surgical trays after surgery, operates department machinery, uses the department’s Track & Trace system, and assembles advanced instrument and vendor trays to quality and production standards. Regular on-site training is part of the role. STERIS describes its departmental standard as 100% complete, 100% sterile, and 100% on time, and offers opportunities for career development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of Sterile Processing Department experience, with demonstrated proficiency in all SPD Technician responsibilities and the ability to work independently with all tray sets.
- CRCST, CSPDT, CST, or CER/CFER certification is required.
- Obtain CIS/CSIS, CHL/CSPM, or STERIS Assessment certification within 12 months of hire.
- Maintain certification by completing 12 continuing education credit hours annually.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program.
Responsibilities
- Reprocess post-surgery surgical trays by decontaminating, cleaning, inspecting, sterilizing, and correctly assembling them in a timely manner.
- Operate sterile processing machinery, including cart washers, instrument washers, steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic equipment, and drying cabinets.
- Use the department’s Track & Trace system for all tasks and processed products.
- Assemble advanced instrument and vendor trays in accordance with infection prevention quality and production standards.
- Participate in regular on-site training.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently while complying with applicable standards.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Career development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
