Sterile Processing Technician II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Sterile Processing Technician II performs a variety of duties related to cleaning, sterilization, processing, organizing, and distributing patient equipment, instruments, supplies, and products used in patient care.
• This role may serve as a resource to Sterile Processing Technician 1 staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare rooms and organize instruments, equipment, treatment trays, and supplies for specified departments.
• Clean and decontaminate instruments, containers, and patient equipment using detergents and disinfectant solutions in compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures.
• Operate semi-automatic and automatic sterilization equipment and washers.
• Inventory, order, replenish, and distribute instruments, reusable medical equipment, and medical supplies for general supplies and surgical carts.
• Maintain and control inventory; maintain applicable records and files.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and infection control practices.
• Collaborate in providing in-service training.
• Serve as a resource and assist in training and mentoring Sterile Processing Technician 1 staff.

Certification:

BLS, CRCST.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures.
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and infection control practices.
• Commitment to effective customer service, teamwork, and integrity.
• Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
• The ability to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required.