Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks relating to decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies.
• Operates and monitors cleaning and sterilization equipment.
• Maintains records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Collects, sorts, cleans, disinfects, and inspects instruments and equipment.
• Assembles, wraps, and labels surgical instruments and procedural trays for sterilization.
• Tests and documents sterilizing equipment including biological monitoring.
• Follows protocols for failed biological indicators.
• Ensures aseptic technique in preparation and storage of sterile supplies.
• Maintains a sanitary and safe sterile processing environment.
• Delivers processed supplies to departments as needed.
• May assist in Endoscopy reprocessing.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees.
• Reports faulty equipment and safety concerns.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Successful completion of Central Sterile coursework.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Certification – Sterile Processing (CRCST).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to read and write to comprehend equipment operating instructions and documentation.
• Basic arithmetic calculations to count instruments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year of related healthcare experience.

Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00
Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00