Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing * Nights

Overview

Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Nights - 40hrs/wk

Requisition #: req
11742

Shift: Nights
FTE status: 1
On-call:
Yes
Weekends:
No

Under direct supervision, training and according to established procedures, polices, and regulations, the Sterile Processing Technician performs technical work involved in decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage, high level disinfection, and distribution of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures proper monitoring of sterilization equipment. Occasionally works overtime, rotating weekends and holidays and must take call on a rotating basis for weekends and holidays.

• High school diploma (GED) or equivalent.
• Certification in Sterile Service Technician from an accredited agency is expected.
  • If not certified, must become certified within two (2) years of hire and must maintain certification. At any point that certification becomes invalid, the individual will have (3) three months to recertify to maintain employment.
• Working knowledge of sterile or aseptic technique.
• Working knowledge of decontamination and sterilization principles.
• Ability to utilize computer applications to include Microsoft Office and various web-based programs.
• Ability to perform basic computer data entry.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer instructions for the cleaning and sterilization of proprietary instruments and equipment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, self-directed, and assumes responsibility for actions.
• Physical activity involves lifting of 20-50 pound instrument trays or sets, walking, pushing and pulling of carts and equipment. With occasional lifting of heavier trays.
• Able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy.
• Must be accurate and willing to follow set rules and standards of practice.