About This Role
This Sterile Processing Technician role involves a variety of indirect patient care activities, focusing on the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. The position ensures all necessary items are prepared for assembly on case carts and requires strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate and sterilize all instruments and equipment according to procedures
- Maintain inventory and par levels of all instruments and supplies
- Follow OSHA and TJC guidelines
- Assemble and prepare basic instrument sets and case carts
- Learn, perform, and complete assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must achieve CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST certification within 24 months of hire
Nice to have:
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech (CST or TS-C or CORST) certification
- Previous work experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or healthcare related position
- Completion of International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification preparation course
Important Details
- Schedule: Technicians are expected to rotate shifts including weekends and holidays, depending on the area assigned. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations if applicable, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit.
- Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
- Mental/Sensory: Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
- Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
