Sterile Processing Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than one year of work experience, or graduation from a sterile processing/surgical technology school, or CRCST, CSPDT, or CST certification.
• New hires effective February 1, 2014 must obtain and maintain Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST) within one year of hire or transfer into the position. Current employees hired before February 1, 2014 are grandfathered.
• Knowledge of autoclaves, Steris, washer/disinfection equipment, Sterrad, and similar equipment.
• Manual dexterity and computer skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, spell, perform simple math, write clearly, and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to function successfully as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of Central Service Certification (CBSPD or CRCST) or Surgical Technology Certification (CST).
• One to two years of Sterile Processing or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform effective and efficient decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of patient care equipment, surgical instruments, and medical supplies.
• Support hospital and clinical areas.
• Maintain sterilization documentation.
• Apply knowledge of processes related to unit sterilizers.
• Work independently in job functions under the supervision and guidance of managers, supervisors, lead workers, and more experienced staff.