The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Specific job duties include: Performs decontamination procedure. Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization. Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods. Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team. Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers. Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team.
The Sterile Processing Technician role is responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Specific job duties include: Performs decontamination procedure. Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization. Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods. Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. Participates as a productive member of the O.R. processing team. Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers. Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team.

Education: High School Equivalent / GED Graduate of Sterile Processing program preferred.

Licensure: Must become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM w/in 2 years and maintain certification thereafter.

Effective January 1, 2019 - all non-certified Sterile Processing Technicians system wide will have two years to become certified through CBSPD or IAHCSMM and must maintain certification thereafter.

Experience & Knowledge: Previous hospital central service instrument decontamination and assembly, inventory or distribution experience preferred. Basic medical terminology preferred.

Special Skills & Equipmet Knowledge: Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants. Knowledge of:  Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly. Good manual dexterity. Attention to details.