Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary

As a Sterile Processing Technician 2, duties include cleaning, sterilizing, processing, arranging, and distributing patient equipment. You may also mentor Sterile Processing Technician 1 staff.

Essential Functions of the Role

Preparing and arranging rooms, including organizing instruments, equipment, treatment trays, and supplies based on department needs.

Clean instruments and equipment using approved detergents and disinfectants. Operate sterilization equipment according to guidelines.

Efficiently handling inventory by ordering, replenishing, and distributing instruments, reusable medical equipment, and supplies for general and surgical use.

Follow strict safety, environmental, and infection control rules to uphold patient care and office standards.

Share skills with your team. Offer in-service training sessions. Assist with training Sterile Processing staff. Mentoring entry-level positions.

Key Success Factors

Familiarity with equipment and instrument sterilization techniques and procedures

Understanding of simple medical terminology

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, demonstrating tact when dealing with patients and colleagues

Adherence to best practice safety measures, environmental protocols, manufacturers' guidelines, and infection control practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent

EXPERIENCE - (1) one year of experience

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRATION -Must have one of these.

Certified Board Sterile Processing & Dist (CBSPD), or

Certified Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), or

Certified Sterile Proc / Distr Tech (CSPDT)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).