Sterile Processing Technician - ASC Chesterfield - Days

Primary Duties

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Operates cleaning and sterilization equipment, such as cart washers, sonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and heat-sealing units.
• Transports clean and soiled case carts to the operating rooms and Sterile Processing.
• Transport additional instrumentation as needed between Peri-operative Services and Sterile Processing rooms.
• Verifies skill in assembly of trays and peel packs, to include internal chemical indicators, lot control numbers, wrapping, labeling and methods of sterilization.
• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.

Employment Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in Sterile Processing.
• Preferred Education: Completion of Sterile Processing program (online or in person).
• Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
• Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through CBSPD certification.
• Minimum Qualifications: One year experience in Sterile Processing.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all chemicals, detergents, and other cleaning and/or disinfecting agents used in the department.
• Proper PPE usage with the department.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.), Balance, Bending Work Position: sitting, Walking, Standing
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision
• Hazards: Exposure to Toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Mental/Sensory – Emotional: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking, Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities