Sterile Processing Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Washington, DC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Manager of Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination.
• Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes.
• Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Detail-oriented required.
• 0-1 year experience as SPD Tech.
• Must have certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).

Responsibilities

• Decontamination
• Cleaning
• Processing
• Sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED