Sterile Processing Tech
Core
Receives, cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes reusable patient care equipment, instrumentation, and supplies for surgical and house use.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician
Builds
Sterile surgical trays, case carts, and instrument sets for operating rooms and outpatient services
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Required skills
Sterile processing techniques, inventory management, equipment assembly, sterilization record maintenance, cart staging and delivery, PPE usage, physical lifting and pushing
Preferred skills
Vocational or college Central Sterile processing program graduate, Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), 1 year of sterile processing experience
Technologies
Computer keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephones
Responsibilities
Print and verify Perioperative Surgical schedules daily; Coordinate room instrument and equipment needs; Inspect, assemble, and sterilize all surgical and house instrumentation; Restock case carts and Surgical Services including Outpatient and Labor & Delivery; Stage and deliver case carts via clean cart lift or elevator; Inventory and maintain adequate levels of instrumentation and sterile supplies; Receive returned items and record them; Respond to instrument requests from physicians; Report missing or damaged equipment; Assist in training new employees
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC