Sterile Process Tech

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) plays a crucial role in ensuring that surgical instruments and equipment are properly processed, cleaned, packaged, and sterilized to maintain a safe and sterile environment for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Process items using sterilization or high-level disinfection methods
• Handle and care for surgical instruments and supplies
• Package and prepare applicable supplies for sterilization
• Perform decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment
• Comply with OSHA, JCHO, and AAMI standards and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team
• Solve problems related to instrument processing and distribution

Requirements

• Knowledge of sterilization principles and hospital supplies for distribution
• Knowledge of surgical instrument names and use; sterilizer operations
• OSHA, JCHO, and AAMI standards and recommendations
• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Meditech experience a plus

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification through IAHCSMM.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT) Certification through CBSPD.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of sterilization principles and hospital supplies for distribution
• Knowledge of surgical instrument names and use; sterilizer operations
• OSHA, JCHO, and AAMI standards and recommendations
• Customer service skills
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Meditech experience a plus

Benefits

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. This includes:

• Health insurance
• Patient assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off

Pay

$23.00 to $30.51 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.