Sterile Processing Tech
About The Position
Sterile Processing Technicians are multi-skilled personnel responsible for duties related to decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes. They prepare and package instrumentation, perform quality control testing and monitoring of sterilization equipment, maintain records, and prepare surgical cases. Assigned duties may also include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices, and providing customer service to operating rooms and external customers. The role requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties, is not exhaustive, and may change at any time.
Requirements
- Associate's degree, high school diploma, or GED (required).
- CRCST certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management.
- Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well with others as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, disinfect, and clean reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods while adhering to OSHA safety standards.
- Apply knowledge of steam and chemical sterilization processes and techniques, including documentation, storage, and transportation.
- Understand sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators and properly use and interpret biological monitoring systems.
- Enter, modify, and search for relevant information in the instrument tracking system.
- Prepare surgical cases by identifying and retrieving the appropriate instruments and supplies for scheduled cases or upon request.
- Follow infection control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
- Interact with vendors and surgical representatives to process loaner trays and receive CEUs.
- Follow and promote industry standards and best practices supported by AAMI and AORN.
- Provide customer service to operating rooms and external clinics, using critical thinking and prompt action to meet patient needs.
- Assist with educating and training fellow associates.
- Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
