Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

About the role

Performs decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and infection prevention standards.

Operates and monitors sterilization equipment, selecting appropriate sterilization methods, reviewing sterilizer records, and verifying parameters before releasing items for patient care.

Maintains sterility assurance and quality control by verifying indicators and lot stickers, documenting sterilization activities, and managing recall procedures for sterilization failures.

Collaborates with hospital departments and team members to support workflow efficiency, resolve issues, train new staff, and rotate through all Central Sterile Processing functions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Understand the needs of the customer and respond to them in a pro-active, courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Work under stress and deadlines.
• Understand medical terminology, principles of microbiology, aseptic principles and techniques, and infection control as they apply to sterile supply operation.
• Know how to prevent cross contamination and understand the critical nature of nosocomial infections.
• Have knowledge of the use, operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and cleaning requirements of the full range of instruments and equipment.
• Have 1+ years of related experience.
• Be certified as either a Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
• Have a Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.

Technical/vocational school preferred.

Field of study in healthcare sterile processing.

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.

Skills

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

Disability Insurance.

Paid Time Off from Day One.

403-B Retirement Plan.

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave.

Whole Person Well-being Resources.

Mental Health Resources and Support.

Pet Benefits.

Schedule

Full time.

Night-Weekend (United States of America).

Pay

$16.36 - $26.17.