Sterile Process Tech II

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for receiving, cleaning / disinfecting, processing, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing instruments and equipment handled by sterile processing. The Sterile Processing Technician II is extremely conscientious with regard to safety / sterilization protocols and procedures, and is expected to apply knowledge and experience gained to demonstrate competencies as outlined in this job description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.

• Decontamination

Adhere to infection control guidelines, i.e. hand washing, PPE, dress code, and standard precautions

Select and inspect all instruments, assembling all necessary items

Sterilize instruments, equipment, utensils, linen, and supplies utilizing all types of autoclaves and aerators; load autoclaves in the prescribed manner and set controls to the specified time and temperature according to material and requirements

Demonstrate competency in performing duties of the team leader / contact person when assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education : High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education : Successful completion of a CRCST program

Experience : Current sterile processing or Operating Room experience with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, principles of infection control and sterilization, and an ability to identify, prepare, and assemble instrument trays utilizing instruments needed in general surgery

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Applicant must be CRCST / CBSPD certified; applicants who are not CRCST / CBSPD certified must be certified within 2 years of start date.

Qualifications

Required

High School

Preferred

Current sterile processing or Operating Room experience with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, principles of infection control and sterilization, and an ability to identify, prepare, and assemble instrument trays utilizing instruments needed in general surgery

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Sterile Processing Tech

Equal Opportunity Employer

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