Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician at St. Charles Health Systems responsible for assembling case carts for surgeries, as well as cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing equipment and instruments used within the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician ensures that instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. Essential Functions And Duties Coordinates, assembles and disassembles, and distributes supplies for surgical cases Cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes instruments and supplies Responsible for case cart and procedure preparation Operates various sterilization equipment Re-stocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored in the proper location Cleans and maintains department equipment Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned Education Required: High school diploma or GED Preferred: N/A Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician certification from CBSPD within 18 months of hire. Preferred: N/A Experience Required: N/A Preferred: Experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operating room, and/or patient care.