Job Description

Certification Details

• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.

Job Details

• Job Summary: The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient.
• Essential Functions: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Core Charge RN, and Core Supervisor, the Sterile Processing Technician prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• The Sterile Processing Technician cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core.
• The Sterile Processing Technician manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes.
• Responsible to operate and troubleshoot power equipment to process instruments (i.e. autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners).

Job Requirements

• Required Skills & Experience: Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
• Demonstrated patient-centered and customer focused communication skills.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds or more, with occasional work above shoulder level.
• Required Education: High School diploma or GED.

Additional Details

• Preferred Skills & Experience: Prefer two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years, or vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.
• Alternatively, at least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.
• Prefer knowledge of medical terminology.

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