Job Description:
To clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble and sterilize instruments for Surgical Services and other departments. To clean, assemble, inspect and distribute patient care equipment. To perform other duties to facilitate departmental operations. Demonstrates superior technical skills and knowledge of all Sterile Processing functions.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Training Program, including 400 hours of hands-on experience in an SPD setting, is required.
Certification/Licensure:
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within two years of hire.
CIS Certified Instrument Specialist preferred.
CER Certified Endoscope Reprocessor preferred
Knowledge & Skills: SPD technicians should demonstrate competency in:
- Cleaning and disinfecting surgical instruments
- Assembling and packaging instrument trays
- Operating sterilization equipment (autoclaves, HLD systems)
- Adhering to regulatory standards, including AAMI, CDC, OSHA, DNV, and AORNStrong communication and organizational skills
Physical Requirements:
N: Never O: Occasionally (80%)Lifting - C - Standing - C - Sitting - OLifting 20-50lbs - C - Climbing - F - Kneeling - OLifting>50lbs - N - Crouching - O - Reaching - FCarrying - C - Hearing - C - Walking - CPushing - C - Talking - C - Vision - CEnvironmental Conditions: Noise - C - Varied Temperatures - C - Cleaning Agents - CNoxious odors - C - Patient Exposure - C - Operative Equipment - C
