Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans, processes, and sterilizes surgical instruments, patient care equipment, and reusable medical/surgical items.
• Functions as a Case Cart Attendant for the Operating Room.
• Operates steam, ETO, Sterrad, and Steris sterilizers and completes biological and Bowie-Dick tests.
• Prepares and assembles case carts using surgeon preference lists.
• Uses proper detergents/disinfectants and PPE, follows Universal Precautions.
• Lifts minimum 50 lbs., pushes/pulls minimum 60 lbs., stands for full shift.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent – Required.

Licensure & Certifications:

• National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT – Required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Completion of a Central Processing Course or 1 year of instrument processing experience – Required.
• Experience in decontamination, surgical set assembly, case cart building, and sterilization (steam and Sterrad) – Required.

Schedule Notes:

• Must be available to work every other weekend.
• Must work 3 of 6 holidays.
• Must be open to rotating shifts.