Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Lenexa City Center

Selective Duties

• Selects appropriate materials and sterilization packaging for each instrument set, ensuring proper wrapping for aseptic technique.
• Ensures sterility indicators and lot stickers are present on all instrument sets and packages.
• Operates complex sterilization equipment, selecting the correct method of sterilization based on manufacturer instructions.
• Reviews and signs all sterilizer recording charts to verify proper sterilization parameters before releasing items for clinical use.
• Maintains records and documents all requirements in appropriate log books or computer systems.
• Properly identifies and segregates reusable items for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization, selecting appropriate cleaning methods based on manufacturer instructions.
• Disassembles and inspects items for damage or missing components, ensuring safe operation of all equipment in the decontamination area.
• Accurately assembles instruments, complex instrument sets, and other surgical items, recording information in the computer tracking system or paper instrument count sheet.
• Utilizes the recall process for sterilization failures and notifies supervisors or managers of positive results.
• Communicates effectively with all hospital departments and within the department, using the chain of command to resolve issues.
• Participates in training new employees, attending in-services and department meetings to maintain knowledge base.
• Rotates assignments among various areas within the department, including decontamination, surgical tray assembly, sterilization processes, and equipment management.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Ability to understand the needs of the customer and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work under stress and deadlines.
• Medical terminology
• Understanding of the principles of microbiology, aseptic principles and techniques, and infection control as they apply to sterile supply operation.
• Basic knowledge of prevention of cross contamination and the critical nature of nosocomial infections.
• Knowledge of the use, operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and cleaning requirements of the full range of instruments and equipment.
• Ability and experience with computer systems

Education and Training

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Technical/Vocational School (Preferred)
• Field Of Study in healthcare sterile processing

Work Experience

• 1+ related experience (Preferred)

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Requirements

View physical requirements here

Pay Range

$17.52 - $28.04