Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, packages, sterilizes, and stores supplies, instruments, and equipment. The position does not oversee other staff and is classified as a Category I exposure-risk role, involving tasks with the potential for contact with blood, bodily fluids, or tissues; appropriate protective measures are required. This is a full-time closing-shift position, 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The posting states a salary range, with the hiring salary cap limited to the midpoint of $31.97 per hour, or $33.47 per hour with CRCST certification. The closing shift adds a $2.00-per-hour differential to the stated wage.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and sterilization techniques.
- Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and the use and care of equipment.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
- Basic math skills.
- Central Service Technician (CST), Sterile Processing Technician (SPT), Surgical Technologist, or other related certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare supplies, instruments, and equipment for sterilization.
- Clean items according to manufacturer instructions and inspect them to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Sort and arrange items into appropriate trays and wrap trays and individual items.
- Label each item accurately with its name and expiration date.
- Operate autoclaves, ultrasonic washers, and other equipment used to process sterile instruments.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of sterile items.
- Inventory supplies and replenish them as necessary.
- Assist in maintaining records of instruments, equipment, and sterilization processes.
- Maintain and update the instrument tray inventory list.
- Maintain order and cleanliness in the Sterile Processing Area.
- Follow safety policies and use good body mechanics and ergonomics.
- Follow rules and regulations for protecting PHI and HIPAA-protected patient information.
- Follow policies and procedures, including those concerning attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidential information.
- Report incidents in a timely manner.
- Promote patient and employee safety and communicate concerns appropriately through the Chain of Command.
- Attend in-service programs as requested.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
