The Sterile Processing Technician, Certified is responsible for everything related to the care, packaging, and sterilizing of surgical instruments, supplies and patient care equipment. Also, they are responsible for assembling case carts for the OR, maintaining the supply of soft goods required for procedures.

Position: Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Shift: Full time, Nights 11pm-7:30am

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Ensures proper operation and documentation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis – biological and chemical tests
• Inspects all machines for visible signs of malfunction/potential problems and reports findings to Manager
• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly package – peel pack, wrap, container – items for sterilization
• Accurately checks, posts, counts, and identifies numerous pieces of surgical instruments/equipment
• Assists with any clerical work related to unit as requested
• Assists with orientation of new personnel
• Applies aseptic technique in daily work assignments. Performs general cleaning of department surface areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, and all storage areas
• Stores all supplies and equipment; stocks departments dispensing racks
• Accurately performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies/instruments for sterilization 
• Properly loads, operates, and cleans all sterilizers, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required
• Responsible for stocking all supply carts in the Operating Room (Instruments/Soft goods)
• Participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to feedback
• Maintains and fosters an organized, clean, safe work environment
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements
• Assists the Manager and the material department in establishing and maintaining par levels in the OR and CPD
• Ordering via electronic and or manual requisitioning
• Ability to prioritize orders and needs appropriately
• Arrives and disperses supplies
• Assists with departmental inventories at the direction/request of the Manager
• Assembles OR schedule and case pick lists for following day
• Performs QA audits of case carts for accuracy and potential process improvement ideas
• Updates physical supply locations as needed and timely
• Restocks supply shelves in the CPD and the OR daily
• Transports case carts to and from the OR for delivery and cleaning purposes

EDUCATION REQURIED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Sterile Processing Technician Training completion

​ CERTIFICATE REQUIRED:

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience

Compensation Range:

$22.83- $33.92

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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