Certified Sterile Processing Technician - FT

About the Role

Processes and provides clean and sterilized supplies and equipment for patient use.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills.
• Makes daily rounds on nursing units to collect soiled equipment and instruments and returns items to the department.
• Sorts, cleans, and sterilizes equipment including washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic, etc.
• Follows all safety and security protocols according to the department procedure manual.
• Assembles wraps and verifies instruments for sterilization according to Department procedures manual.
• Visually monitors expiration dates for sterile items at various locations and reprocesses any outdated items on a timely basis.
• Retrieves and issues items according to verbal or written requests.
• Maintains a clean environment including disinfecting countertops, wiping down racks, and other equipment according to department procedure.
• Demonstrates basic math skills when accounting for sterile supplies.
• Distinguishes and identifies various instruments.
• Operates Sterrad sterilizer.
• Performs any duties as assigned.
• Complies with all CSS policies and AAMI, AORN, and Infection Prevention standards regarding biological/load record documentation, accuracy of instrument trays, and proper placement of all chemical indicators required for sterilization assurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Certified as Central Sterile Technician (Upon Hire, Required)
• Experience in Central Sterile Department (Preferred)

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and quality of life, including:

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
• Dental and vision plans
• Discounted prescriptions
• Access to on-site child care
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Legal and voluntary coverage options
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

Pay

Final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem), skills, education, and experience. Pay range: $22.00 - $26.40 per hour.