Certified Surgical Technician

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sterilization, and proper assembly of surgical instruments and medical equipment used throughout the healthcare facility. This role plays a critical part in infection prevention and patient safety by adhering to established protocols and standards for decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilization. Technicians work closely with surgical teams, nursing staff, and other departments to maintain inventory, manage instrument trays, and ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies.

Job Functions

• Instrument/Equipment Preparation: Decontaminates, sterilizes and prepares surgical instruments Decontaminates clinical equipment Distributes surgical instruments and clinical equipment Assures quality instrument set preparation
• Maintains inventory and re-stocks supplies and equipment
• Communicates accurately and effectively with Central Sterile Processing (CSP) and Surgical Staff
• Records-keeping: Monitors and records biological testing of sterilization processes

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of Operating Room Technician or Sterile Processing program. Required High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with a minimum of 4 years experience in healthcare or hospital setting in addition to any required work experience. Additionally, the required certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire; however, possession of this certification at the time of hire will be recognized as equivalent to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician. within 1 Year
• Required Work Experience: 1-3 years. 1 year of work experience
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of sterilization techniques, ability to communicate effectively, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing . Frequently Walking . Frequently Sitting . Occasionally Lifting/Carrying . Frequently Pushing/Pulling . Frequently Climbing . Occasionally Balancing . Occasionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently Reaching/Over Head Work . Occasionally Grasping . Frequently Speaking . Constantly Hearing . Constantly Repetitive Motions . Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently