The Sterile Processing Technician, under the direction of the Surgical Services Director and the OR/Sterile Processing Coordinator, is responsible for the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department.

The Technician in Sterile Processing performs sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection of designated hospital equipment and all surgical instruments, scopes, and packs. The Technician must be able to operate, monitor, and perform maintenance and surveillance of all sterilization equipment.

The Technician must be familiar with and able to use a variety of sterilization and disinfection processes and apply principles of surgical asepsis and infection prevention. The Technician is responsible for hazardous material monitoring in Sterile Processing.

The Technician orders, receives, and stores supplies and assists in coordinating the non-disposable sterile supplies and equipment processed by Sterile Processing for the nursing units.

Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Maybe expected to work varying hours and take call.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent or satisfactory completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Course
• Completion of a Surgical Scrub Technician program preferred.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:

• BLS - Obtains RQI BLS certification within the appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
• CRCST – Obtain through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within the first year of hire (requires 400 hours of hands-on experience).

EXPERIENCE:

• CNA experience preferred, but not required.
• Hospital experience required.