We are searching for a Certified Sterile Processing Technician - - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, assisting the physician while performing related patient care duties in an age-appropriate manner as assigned by the circulating nurse (RN).
Think you’ve got what it takes?
- Completion of all externship hours required for certification
- Knowledge of wide variety of instrumentation used in the operating room throughout the hospital
- Ability to operate all OR sterilization and processing equipment to prioritize and organize and to work independently
Preferred Education
- High School Diploma or GED
License Required (1)
- CRCST - Cert-Cert Reg Cent Ser TECH by The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, OR
- CSPDT - Cert-Sterile Proc & Dist. Tech by the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician issued by The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Processes decontaminated medical devices as they are received, according to established priorities, medical device IFU’s and best practices
- Receives instruments from the decontamination area and processes appropriately
- Performs physical and environmental duties as designated on a routine daily basis, including but not limited to cleaning workspace/instrument
- Clears room/cabinets, emptying biohazards waste, monitoring sterilizers, and checking environmental monitors
- Completes sterilization processes
- Performs high-level disinfection
- Performs other duties as assigned, including other essential instrument room duties
"As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. “
