Sterile Processing Tech

Cleanliness and Reprocessing

The CSR Central Sterile and Reprocessing Specialist is responsible for cleaning all contaminated instruments and materials from various departments including Main OR, ASF, Labor and Delivery, Cath Lab, Hemodialysis, and Emergency Room. This includes loading and operating washers, assembling instrument trays, and operating autoclaves, while maintaining quality standards.

• Uses proper attire and safety standards.
• Understands OSHA guidelines regarding body substance isolation.
• May clean and assemble vendor instrument sets/specialty instrument sets and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Reprocesses vendor/specialty instrument sets and trays using advanced techniques.
• Operates complex washers utilizing proper quality and safety standards.
• Understands the need for hand washing of micro instruments and electronic devices.
• Able to assemble sets from multiple services such as orthopedic, neuro, cardiothoracic, general surgery, ENT, urology, gyn, and plastic surgery.
• Autoclaves items based on manufacturer recommendations.

Assembly and Labeling

The CSR also assembles and labels instruments for sterilization, ensuring minimal errors and completing sets from multiple services.

Additional Duties

The CSR circulates case carts after receiving preference cards from surgical sites and responds to requests for unexpected needs and emergency items 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Reprocessing program or six to twelve months of relevant experience is desired. Certification in Sterile Reprocessing is preferred.

Company Commitment

We are committed to honoring the dignity of every person and recognizing the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. We strive to grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.