Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cleaning, processing, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment, and reusable medical/surgical items.
• Functions as a Case Cart Attendant for the Operating Room.
• Receives, sorts, processes, assembles, or sterilizes patient care equipment and surgical instruments according to departmental policies.
• Operates sterilizers (Steam, ETO, Sterrad, Steris) and ensures biological/Bowie Dick tests are performed, read, and recorded.
• Completes sterilization records accurately.
• Uses computerized instrument count sheets and prepares case carts using doctor’s preference information.
• Notifies nursing team of missing items, reports shortages, and completes daily checklists.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes/pulls 60 lbs., and stands for length of shift.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions, proper PPE use, and organizational competencies.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure & Certifications:

• National Certification: CRCST or CBSPDT (Required).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Central Processing Course or 1 year experience in instrument processing.
• Must work every other weekend.
• Must work three (3) out of six (6) holidays.
• Must work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Experience in decontamination, surgical set assembly, case cart building, sterilization (steam and Sterrad).