Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Maryview Medical Center

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient‑care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies, procedures, and manufacturers’ instructions. The role must adhere to sterility standards set by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and state regulations. Primary duties may vary depending on the area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions, including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient‑care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Applies knowledge of detergents and chemical disinfectants to remove blood, bone, and other tissues from contaminated surgical equipment.
• Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
• Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, and equipment to all facility areas per guidelines.
• Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels; rotates stock and inspects for outdates.
• Performs and documents quality‑control aspects of sterile processing using information‑technology systems for instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, and supply management.
• Maintains comprehensive quality‑assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
• Operates various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques to produce sterile packages, observing aseptic protocols.
• Monitors sterilization quality through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
• Documents all activities and reports variances that could affect sterile product outcomes or patient safety.
• Identifies and resolves infection‑control issues in transport of biologic hazardous materials, using universal precautions and appropriate PPE.
• Demonstrates knowledge of washers/disinfectors, steam, hydrogen‑peroxide gas‑plasma sterilizers, and other facility‑specific equipment.
• Identifies surgical instrumentation by specialty (e.g., General, Gynecological, Robotic, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurological, Vascular, Obstetrical, Urological) and conducts functionality testing, assembly, and disassembly per manufacturer instructions.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency‑verification opportunities.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Contributes to the continuing development of Operating Room personnel.
• Available for “on call” as scheduled and within department‑specified time frames.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• One of the following certifications (required): Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Recent experience in a surgical setting (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of anatomy.
• Anticipate needs.
• Effective communication with multi‑level staff.
• Computer skills (EPIC preferred).
• Critical thinking.
• HIPAA compliance.
• Infection‑control knowledge and AAMI recommendations.
• Sense of urgency.
• Surgical conscience.
• Preceptor experience.
• Professionalism.
• Self‑directed sterile‑processing workflow.
• Ability to take direction.
• Teamwork.
• Training abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental‑health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing‑education support.
• Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

Pay

Range: $19.03 – $28.54 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm)