Sterile Processing Technician II - Evenings *

A Sterile Processing Tech II at Children’s—the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center—cleans, decontaminates, assembles, and sterilizes or high-level disinfects all reusable medical instrumentation for the organization and outlying clinics. This role supports departmental and organizational customers by assisting with case-cart assembly, obtaining requested items, and ensuring instruments are available when needed. The position also contributes to quality-improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and decontaminates contaminated instruments using universal precautions to render items safe for handling per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Cleans and high-level disinfects flexible endoscopes according to manufacturer’s recommendations and current regulatory standards.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of best practices and standards related to the reprocessing of endoscopes.
• Operates departmental equipment safely, including washer/disinfectors, cart washers, steam sterilizers, and low-temperature sterilizers.
• Processes supplies, instruments, and equipment for sterilization to meet OR schedules and clinical-area needs.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of sterilization information and equipment operation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in sterile-processing techniques, processes, and procedures.
• Uses a software-based tracking system to maintain inventory levels and assist with daily operations.
• Replenishes OR inventory locations (Core, Anesthesia, Procedure Room) using handheld terminals or MMIS.
• Prepares, maintains, and distributes scheduled and emergency surgical case carts to ensure adequate supplies for patient care.
• Provides feedback to the Senior Instrument Tech and/or Supervisor/Manager regarding tracking-software issues, tray maintenance, or other concerns.
• Regular, punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in sterile processing.
• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and night/weekend call rotation.
• Casual employees must work a minimum of 24 hours within a six-week period from date of hire.
• Mandatory education must be completed on a timely basis; in-person education must be attended as scheduled for regular staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS).
• Knowledge of the Exposure Control Plan, asepsis, surgical techniques, instruments, surgical equipment, and patient-care equipment.
• Excellent customer-service skills and service recovery.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of medical terms or supplies.

Schedule

Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.