Sterile Processing Tech, Part-Time

A Sterile Processing Technician helps healthcare facilities maintain a high standard of care. By completing sterile processing technician job duties, they give physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, therapists and other members of the care team access to the tools, instruments, devices and personal protective equipment needed to deliver patient care and adhere to infection control and safety guidelines. A technician also inspects for signs of excessive wear and tear or damage on devices, equipment and tools to reduce the risk of medical errors and minimize delays during medical procedures.

The overall job of a Sterile Processing Technician is to ensure all departments in a healthcare facility have clean, sterile tools and equipment readily available for delivering patient care. Some common sterile processing technician job duties include:

• Preparing medical equipment and instruments for decontamination

• Operating equipment to clean, disinfect and decontaminate surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment

• Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage and wear and tear

• Unpacking, checking and stocking new equipment, instruments and devices

• Delivering equipment and supplies to all areas of the facility

• Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures

• Maintaining accurate records of when items undergo sterilization

• Monitoring temperature and humidity conditions within storage areas

To succeed in Sterile Processing Technician careers, candidates need certain skills and qualifications.

• Extensive knowledge of the best practices for infection control, hazardous waste disposal and emergency preparedness

• Keen attentiveness to detail to monitor working conditions, inspect equipment and oversee the decontamination process

• Organizational skills to efficiently fulfill supply requests

• Familiarity with a wide range of surgical instruments, medical devices and equipment

• Dexterity to operate equipment used for decontamination and sterilization

• Ability to remain stationary and upright during a shift and to move items that weigh up to 25 pounds.

• Experience using databases to look up infection control procedures as needed

• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with members of the care team and keep accurate records

Sterile Processing Technician Education and training requirements:

• To have at least a high school diploma or GED, along with post-secondary training in the field. months and award a certificate or diploma upon completion.

• Prefer Candidate to have a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

• Life Insurance

• PTO

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.