Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Sterile instrumentation processing.
• Terminal cleaning/decontamination of patient care instrumentation and equipment in accordance with regulatory agency standards.
• Diagnostic and biological testing of all surgical sterilization equipment.
• Distribution of supplies to hospital departments and nursing units as needed.

Essential Functions:

1. Prep & Pack:

• Re-assemble/wrap instrumentation trays for surgery/various departments per recommended practices.
• Process stock for surgery/CPD.

2. Decontamination:

• Responsible for decontamination of patient care equipment/surgical instrumentation, equipment/various department instrumentation.

3. Case carts:

• Assemble sterile instrumentation/supplies for surgical procedures per OR specifications.
• Rotation of instrumentation/supplies.
• Check stock.

4. Sterilization:

• Responsible for practice of safe/efficient/effective sterilization (steam/Sterrad) procedures.
• OR/CPD biological testing.
• Coordinate on time preparation of equipment needed with next day scheduled procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor staff.
• Consistently demonstrates dedication to the client customer Service standards (100%).

Qualifications:

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of relevant experience Preferred.
• CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) – HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing.
• Association 1 Year required.