Sterile Processing Technician Associate - Main Sterile Processing Dept Nights

Sterile Processing Technician Associate – Main Sterile Processing Dept – Full Time – Nights

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• Perform instrument decontamination functions, including disassembling, cleaning, disinfecting, and operating equipment such as sonic washers, cart washers, washer‑sterilizers and decontaminators.
• Transport case carts from soiled holding areas to the decontamination room, unload soiled instruments, and place them in the designated area or cart washer.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area, using universal precautions (gloves, face shields, protective gown).
• Use the SPM computer system to track instruments and case carts, build sterilization loads, and record biological and chemical indicator results.
• Assemble instrument trays and packs (basins, peel packs, small instrument sets) according to manufacturer instructions, checking for sharpness and proper functioning.
• Build surgical case carts based on surgical preference lists, label locations for efficiency, and verify that all instrumentation is properly sterilized before adding to the cart.
• Perform equipment decontamination functions, including inspecting for wear or damage and coordinating reporting to Clinical Engineering and CS Supervisor.
• Meet emergency code response requirements and fulfill requests from OR core areas when needed.
• Attend departmental‑in‑services and mandatory meetings, and act as a liaison between Central Service and all customers, communicating courteously.
• Distinguish between low and high priority activities to use time effectively.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  0–1 year as a Certified Technician.
• License/Certification:
  Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) preferred; must be obtained within the first year of hire.