Sterile Processing Technician
Role Overview
Under the direction of department manager, plays a critical role in patient safety by ensuring the cleanliness, sterilization, and functionality of surgical instruments used throughout the facility. Working under strict regulatory guidelines, decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes, and distributes instrumentation to the operating room and patient care areas. Orders, manages and prepares soft good for upcoming surgical cases. Key Responsibilities:Instrument Decontamination: Performs decontamination of surgical instruments according to industry standards, adhering to all safety protocols to reduce exposure to blood‐borne pathogens and other contaminants, which includes the use of Personal Protective Equipment and ergonomic techniques.Assembly and Sterilization: Reassembles instruments and ensures each instrument set includes all required components (instruments, indicator, count sheet, filters, etc.). Operates autoclaves and other sterilization equipment in line with manufacturer’s IFUs and sterilization protocols.Quality Assurance: Inspects instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, reporting any issues and ensuring devices are safe for patient use.Inventory Management: Tracks and maintains inventory levels for instruments and departmental supplies.Record‐keeping: Maintains accurate sterilizat
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Qualifications
- Education:
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent GED. Completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program preferred.
- License & Cert:
- Must achieve certification from HSPA as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 1 year from date of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
- This position requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of infection control practices, and the ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions‐for‐use (IFUs) to prevent infection and ensure safe patient outcomes. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of general computer skills and applications. Demonstrates ability to multi‐task and work independently using critical thinking skills. Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds, pushing/pulling 100 pounds, frequent reaching, bending and standing for long periods of time. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and instructions precisely. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work effectively in a high‐pressure, fast‐paced environment.
Experience:
- Previous Sterile Processing or Health Care experience preferred.
- Other Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent GED. Completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program preferred.
- Previous Sterile Processing or Health Care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Instrument Decontamination: Performs decontamination of surgical instruments according to industry standards, adhering to all safety protocols to reduce exposure to blood‐borne pathogens and other contaminants, which includes the use of Personal Protective Equipment and ergonomic techniques.Assembly and Sterilization: Reassembles instruments and ensures each instrument set includes all required components (instruments, indicator, count sheet, filters, etc.). Operates autoclaves and other sterilization equipment in line with manufacturer’s IFUs and sterilization protocols.Quality Assurance: Inspects instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage, reporting any issues and ensuring devices are safe for patient use.Inventory Management: Tracks and maintains inventory levels for instruments and departmental supplies.Record‐keeping: Maintains accurate sterilizat
About Parkview Health
Not-for-profit health system serving Indiana and Ohio.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsApply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Parkview Health
Registered Nurse - BSN
Columbia City, USA
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Logansport, USA
Virtual Care Registered Nurse
Fort Wayne, USA
Environmental Svcs Technician
Fort Wayne, USA
Employer Account Specialist
Fort Wayne, USA
Nutritional Services Host
Lagrange, USA
PPG Office LPN
Auburn, USA
Nutritional Services Host
Lagrange, USA