Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing - FT - Weekend
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician prepares, assembles, cleans, and sterilizes instrumentation and some equipment used in medical exams, surgeries, and other clinical procedures. The role ensures adherence to sterilization processes so instruments, equipment, and supplies are safe for reuse in patient care. The technician performs sterilization and decontamination work accurately and efficiently, follows hospital and department policies, and has no supervisory or budget responsibility. This is a full-time, on-site position working a weekend-only shift for 36 hours per week. It is not patient-facing.
Requirements
- Experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
- Experience in a surgery environment is preferred.
- Sterile processing experience is preferred.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification from HSPA is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Experience in a surgery environment.
- Sterile processing experience.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification from HSPA.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate proper knowledge and understanding of chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning or disinfecting agents used in the department.
- Assemble trays and peel packs, including identifying contents, internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling, and sterilization methods.
- Perform precautions and procedures for steam and Sterrad sterilization methods.
- Perform decontamination according to manufacturers’ instructions for use and safety protocols.
- Work as part of a team and remain self-motivated and adaptable to change.
- Perform biological testing procedures.
- Identify instruments, sets, and equipment.
- Operate equipment appropriate to the job role.
- Complete recordkeeping and reporting related to decontamination and sterilization.
- Maintain a clean, professional, and safe work area.
- Perform work accurately and efficiently to avoid rework and errors.
- Restock sterile storage and other areas to maintain defined par levels of supplies, instrument trays, and other inventory items.
- Immediately communicate process or equipment problems to appropriate leadership.
- Follow hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, and mandatory training and requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
