Sterile Processing Tech (SPD), Certified
About The Position
Sterile Processing Technicians are multi-skilled personnel responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, and sterilizing general and specialty surgical instruments, power equipment, and endoscopes. The role includes preparing and packaging instrumentation, conducting quality-control testing and monitoring sterilization equipment, maintaining records, and preparing surgical cases. Additional duties may include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, transporting supplies, training peers on industry best practices, and providing customer service to operating rooms and external customers. This position requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or IAHCSMM (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.
- Ability to think critically and act quickly to meet the needs of patients and customers.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, disinfect, and clean reusable surgical instruments using mechanical or handwashing methods while following OSHA safety standards.
- Apply steam and chemical sterilization processes and techniques, including proper documentation, storage, and transportation.
- Understand sterilizer mechanical and chemical indicators and correctly 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 requests.
- Follow infection-control guidelines when transferring, storing, and transporting sterile packages.
- Work with vendors and surgical representatives to process loaner trays and receive continuing education units (CEUs).
- Follow and promote industry standards and best practices supported by AAMI and AORN.
- Provide customer service to operating rooms and external clinics, responding thoughtfully and promptly to patient-care needs.
- Assist with educating and training fellow associates.
- Perform other assigned duties that may include stocking, cleaning, answering phones, and transporting supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
