Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension•Evansville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring surgical precision by inspecting, assembling, and evaluating complex surgical instruments and sets. The technician will master decontamination and sterilization processes, operate advanced sterilization equipment, and maintain accurate set standards using digital tracking systems and count sheets. Additionally, the role involves optimizing inventory and case preparation by managing and replenishing inventory levels to build complete case carts, and driving quality assurance through regular peer quality audits.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Must obtain CRCST certification within 1 year from hire date.

Nice To Haves

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Preferred.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.
CRCST or Sterile Processing Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect, assemble, and evaluate complex surgical instruments and sets to guarantee 100% completeness and readiness.
Process soiled instruments and operate advanced sterilization equipment according to strict protocols and IFUs.
Utilize digital tracking systems and count sheets to meticulously organize instrument sets.
Manage and replenish inventory levels to build complete, timely case carts.
Conduct regular peer quality audits to foster a culture of continuous improvement.