Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time
About The Position
The certified Sterile Processing Technician works in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), processing surgical instruments and medical devices through cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization or high-level disinfection. The role includes monitoring environmental conditions and sterilization and high-level disinfection processes; assembling and dispatching case carts and emergency carts; and managing SPD supplies and inventory. The technician also supports daily SPD operations and may take charge of the business unit in the Coordinator's or Supervisor's absence when assigned charge responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, and/or GED-equivalent program.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
- National certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).
- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs., and stand for the length of the shift.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with STERRAD sterilization.
Responsibilities
- Assist with processing instruments, surgical trays, and surgical case carts.
- Assemble trays and sets according to set layout sheets and maintain knowledge of instruments and trays.
- Operate machinery in the Decontamination and Processing areas and identify issues that could affect product quality.
- Check expiration dates on sterile items and take appropriate action when items are outdated.
- Use courteous and efficient phone etiquette on business unit and OR Hotline phones.
- Conduct daily soil rounds of required medical unit areas and return items to SPD for processing.
- Clean instruments, trays, and carts in the Decontamination area and manage decontamination workflow.
- Record processed loads accurately, document biological indicators in required logs, operate the incubator, and record test outcomes.
- Store SPD supplies and rotate stock as needed.
- Take charge of daily business unit operations in the Supervisor's absence and, for technicians with charge responsibilities, in the Coordinator's and/or Supervisor's absence; appropriately facilitate or assign team members.
- Operate steam and Sterrad sterilization equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, policies, procedures, and Infection Prevention requirements.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
- Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
