Sterile Processing Technician II - Central Sterile, Full Time, Days and Nights Available

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Maintains departmental policies and procedures while following all quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Mainters decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments, equipment, and medical supplies in accordance with established policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Packages and wraps instruments and supplies using proper techniques to maintain sterility.
• Operates, monitors, and performs basic troubleshooting on sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers, low-temperature systems, ETO sterilizers, and washer-disinfectors.
• Performs biological, chemical, and mechanical testing of sterilization cycles and documents results according to quality assurance standards.
• Assembles complex surgical trays, specialty sets, code carts, and case carts accurately and efficiently.
• Identifies, handles, and assembles specialized and delicate instrumentation used in advanced surgical procedures.
• Stores and rotates supplies, equipment, and instrument trays in accordance with departmental procedures and industry standards.
• Maintains accurate records for sterilization loads, instrument tracking, and inventory documentation.
• Receives requests for patient care equipment and delivers items to units in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Fulfills infection prevention practices, standard precautions, and safety guidelines related to chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Uses advanced knowledge of instrumentation to support accurate assembly and prioritization of surgical sets.
• Reports discrepancies to leadership.
• Assists in resolving workflow issues, equipment concerns, or deviations related to instrument quality or sterility.
• Provides training support to new technicians and serves as a knowledgeable resource on instrumentation, workflow processes, and sterilization methods.
• Participates in education programs, in-service training, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Current certification in Sterile Processing Technology (CRCST or equivalent) required.
• Experience Requirement: One year of MWHC sterile processing experience OR two years of external SPD I-level experience.
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician training program preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in sterile processing practices, including instrument identification and advanced set assembly.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with instrument tracking systems preferred.
• Ability to operate automated and technical equipment used in sterile processing.