Cert Sterile Processing Technician II

Maintaining Sterilization Activities and Inventory

Maintains accurate records of sterilization activities and inventory levels.

Operational Duties

• Operates sterilization equipment and inspects instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Performs decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers, and equipment according to IFUs and established protocols.
• Corrects instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets, and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.

Quality Assurance and Collaboration

• Performs regular quality assurance program audits of peers.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure timely availability of sterilized instruments and equipment.

Process Monitoring and Improvement

• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Maintains proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Monitors and documents sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with sterilization equipment and processes.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sterilization processes.

Training and Support

• Trains new staff on sterilization procedures and protocols.
• Ensures proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must be proficient in the English language.
• Knowledge of Sterilization Standards.
• Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation.
• Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of prevention of cross-contamination and the critical nature of nosocomial infections.
• Proficient use of all equipment.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in an environment that requires flexibility and dependability.
• Ability to lead others and work under stress and tight deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Required]
• Field Of Study High School Grad/Equivalent or Technical/Vocational School Required
• 1+Sterile Processing experience [Required]

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required]
• OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$18.51 - $29.62