This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality/timely manner throughout the hospital.

The Certified Sterile Processing Tech reports directly to the Sterile Processing Manager

1. Identifies and uses appropriate methods and solutions to sort, disassemble,
decontaminate, rinse and disinfect instruments and clinical equipment. Operates and troubleshoots cleaning equipment. Appropriately handles garbage, linen and biohazardous materials. Maintains safety standards.

2. Consistently uses tray listings to correctly assemble, protect, wrap containerize
and /or peel package and label instruments. Identifies and inspects instruments for cleanliness and functionality.

3. Properly handles and stores sterile supplies, equipment and instruments.

4. Selects appropriate sterilization methods. Knows and follows correct principles
of sterilization. Properly documents and verifies sterilization loads and biological tests to determine the efficacy of the sterilization process.

5. Accesses Surgeon Preference Cards. Disburses and tracks medical and surgical
supplies and equipment to the customer in a quality/timely manner.

6. Understands, uses, maintains and operates the equipment specific to sterile
processing, i.e. steam, gas plasma sterilizers, cart washers, washer/disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners as well as a variety of testing devices.

7. Understands and uses the processes involved in ordering, receiving, and
stocking, rotating delivering and monitoring usage of surgical supplies. Communicates supply issues to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

8. Maintains a clean orderly work area. Completes assigned housekeeping duties.

9. Other duties as assigned.

1. Education
  a.) High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Licensure/Certification
  a.) Current CRCST or CSPDT certification.

3. Work Experience
  a.) At least 18 years of age.
  b.) Basic computer knowledge.
  c.) Good interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
  d.) Good verbal and written communication skills as needed for the job, being concise by phone, intercom and in person.
  e.) Self-motivated, able to work independently with little or no supervision.
  f.) Able to learn concepts and apply them to his/her work.
  g.) Able to work standing. Must be able to bend, twist, push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds without special equipment or assistance of others