Sterile Processing Technician - Central Sterile Processing

About This Role

Performing a variety of indirect patient care activities is the core of this Sterile Processing Technician job. This includes the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. The role ensures all necessary items are prepared and ready for assembly on case carts.

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
• Access and/or contact medications and related supplies

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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; individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager

Physical Requirements

• 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