Sterile Processing Technician II

About the role

Responsible for performing advanced tasks in the sterile processing department of a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Receive used medical instruments and equipment from the operating rooms or other departments.
• Load prepared instruments and equipment into sterilizers, following prescribed loading patterns and protocols.
• Conduct regular quality checks of instruments, equipment, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with sterilization standards.
• Assist with managing inventory levels, including receiving, inspecting, and restocking sterile supplies.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment and instrumentation.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced sterile processing technicians.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.
• Experience: Experience as a Central Sterile Technician or similar role in a healthcare setting 3-5 years preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of sterile processing principles, practices, and infection control standards.
• Familiarity with medical instruments, equipment, and surgical procedures.
• Robotics proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques.
• Understanding of sterilization equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of sterile processing principles, practices, and infection control standards.
• Familiarity with medical instruments, equipment, and surgical procedures.
• Robotics proficiency in instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization techniques.
• Understanding of sterilization equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly Grade 5

Schedule

Day (United States of America)