Sterile Processing Technician – Central Sterile Processing
Core
Decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment to ensure readiness for surgical cases.
Role type
Sterile Processing Technician (Central Service)
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and case carts for surgical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Decontamination procedures, Sterilization protocols, Inventory management, OSHA compliance, TJC guidelines, Instrument assembly
Preferred skills
CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C, or CORST certification, Previous healthcare experience, IAHCSMM course completion
Technologies
Surgical instruments, Sterilization equipment, Case carts
Responsibilities
Decontaminate and sterilize all instruments and equipment according to procedures, Maintain inventory and par levels of all instruments and supplies, Assemble and prepare basic instrument sets and case carts, Follow OSHA and TJC guidelines
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC