Sterile Processing Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months to one year of related experience.
• Experience in a healthcare-related field.
• Certification as a Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST).
• Moderate computer ability.
• Communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Basic calculation skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain a friendly and polite attitude toward families and staff.
• Ability to support patients, families, and staff and report concerns about preoperative care to appropriate personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support patients, families, and staff; report concerns about preoperative care to appropriate personnel.
• Direct questions regarding preoperative case preparation to the Clinical Manager of SPD.
• Provide a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for surgical patients through the quality of processed equipment and supplies.
• Assemble paperwork needed for patients.
• Receive, wash, inspect, prepare, and issue instruments, trays, and other equipment according to policies and procedures.
• Inspect and prepare surgical items for sterilization.
• Stamp, date, store, and rotate items; issue sterile and nonsterile items; and inspect for outdated items.
• Maintain daily productivity levels.
• Communicate with Operating Room staff about the needs and activities of the inner and outer core, supplies, case carts, instruments, linens, and waste.
• Apply principles of sterile technique and demonstrate a surgical conscience.
• Select and prepare supplies and instruments for sterilization and use the appropriate sterilizer.
• Apply correct disinfection techniques and follow manufacturer protocols.
• Load and operate washers, dryers, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, and cart wash machines.
• Build instrument sets according to count sheets and established policies and procedures.
• Anticipate emergency or unusual circumstances involving equipment needs and supply availability, and anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Organize preparations for surgical cases.
• Maintain sterilization surveillance and daily records and indicators, follow recall procedures, and implement procedures that ensure adherence to sterilization requirements.
• Speak up about unsafe behavior or performance; validate and verify information used for decisions or documentation; and stop to resolve uncertainty.
• Communicate accurately, clearly, and promptly, verbally and in writing.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers, and use Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self-check behavior and performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.