Sterile Processing Technician II

About the role

The objective of this position is to assemble and sterilize all instruments, instrument trays, utensils, and linen packs. Perform distribution functions as it relates to case carts and sterile instrumentation. Must be able to perform all Sterile Processing functions. The position requires rotating weekend and on-call requirements. A strict dress code and professional appearance including wearing surgical scrubs are required.

Responsibilities

• Uses established departmental and regulatory standards, principles, and procedures for aseptic technique.
• Processes and assembles instrument trays, respiratory/anesthesia equipment, linen, and utensils accurately and promptly.
• Uses established schedule to operate steam and plasma sterilizer; loads, unloads, and moves sterilizer carts.
• Runs, verifies, and records necessary tests on all steamed and plasma equipment used in the department.
• Ensures that Bowie-Dick removal test is run on pre-vacuum steam sterilizer each morning and after repairs.
• Reports all malfunctions to the biomedical department, department supervisor, and the O.R. supervisor.
• Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate, providing meaningful feedback to the Training and Staff Development Coordinator and Clinical Operations Supervisor or Manager.
• Performs spot checks of paperwork, labeling, and biological reads.
• Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items; returns non‑satisfactory products to the instrument room.
• Performs high‑level disinfection (HLD) with 100% accuracy.
• Utilizes patient‑specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by the attending surgeon or another Peri‑Operative representative.
• Documents case cart build process in SPM, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain the integrity of the needs list.
• Responds to OR requests and participates in OR huddles as needed.
• Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance.
• Performs scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of supplies and instruments within the department.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Experience: Completion of a Central Sterile Processing program through an accredited institution. Two years of experience as a sterile processing technician. Advancement to Tech II based on department needs, competency, and performance.

Qualifications

Required License/Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

Pay

$20.65—$25 USD

Schedule

Rotating weekend and on-call requirements.