Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary :

• Responsible for the proper decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Operates processing equipment.
• Proficient in instrument decontamination and assembly, aware of sterilization methods and their appropriate use. Key Responsibilities :
• Decontaminates surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s instructions or department supervisor / manager's advice.
• Operates decontamination equipment.
• Inspects instruments post-decontamination to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and completeness.
• Assembles trays to ensure device sterility and ease of use for the end user.
• Uses count sheets to accurately assemble trays.
• Interfaces with department tracking system for all processing functions.
• Packages or containerizes instrument sets per manufacturer’s guidelines and standards.
• Loads sterilizer carts to prevent puncturing or compromising packaged items, following recommended practices.
• Runs daily sterilizer tests on all sterilizers.
• Operates sterilizers according to manufacturer’s instructions, ensuring biological monitoring for every load.
• Documents all load contents, interfaces load to tracking system, confirms correct parameters, and records all pertinent information.
• Unloads sterilizers ensuring items are uncompromised and stores them correctly per tracking system storage locations.
• Maintains cleanliness of the department and all processing equipment. Required Qualifications :
• High School Graduate or Equivalent. Preferred Qualifications :
• 2 years' work experience in CSPD. Certifications :
• CRCST, CBSPDT, CIS preferred.

Education : High School

Certification : Certified Registered Central Service Technician