Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspecting, wrapping and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment for Surgical Services and all Ancillary Departments. This includes working in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products, trays and case carts where applicable. The Sterile Processing Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing while practicing above average customer service.

Education And Credentials

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program or Surgical Tech/OR program or have 1 year experience as a Sterile Processing Technician required.
• Must obtain and maintain within 18 months of hire/transfer one of the following certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician Credential (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Credential (CSPDT) or Certified Surgical Technologist credential.
• All Sterile Processing Technicians are mandated by the State to annually complete ten hours of continuing education credits to remain qualified to function as a Sterile Processing Technician.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Tech experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Weight Requirement - Heavy (up to 100 lbs)
• Bi-Weekly Standard Hours - 37.50
• FTE - 0.500000
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement - Yes
• On Call Required - No
• With Rotation - Yes
• Work Arrangement - Onsite
• Union Code - U10 - SEIU 1199 Millard Svc & Maint

Additional Information

• Kaleida Healths mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services.
• We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person.
• Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!