Sterile Processing Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Lancaster, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is knowledge of and assistance with surgical instrumentation demonstrated by meeting the anticipated needs of the surgery staff for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient procedures completed under the supervision of the CS Manager. May be cross-trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care. (EX: OR Housekeeping chores, Transporter, Etc. as requested by charge personnel.) Performs other duties as assigned by Central Sterile Manager or Director of Surgical Services.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prefer one (1) year surgical instrumentation education.
• On the job demonstration of proficient understanding of sterilization processes and instrumentation decontamination

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology or certified sterile processing technician preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation is a plus.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and assistance with surgical instrumentation
• Meeting the anticipated needs of the surgery staff for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient procedures
• Cross-trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care (e.g., OR Housekeeping chores, Transporter)
• Performs other duties as assigned by Central Sterile Manager or Director of Surgical Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED