Sterile Processing Specialist

Under direct supervision, cares, handles and stores instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for surgery and processed goods for redistribution throughout the Medical Center. Assists Sterile Processing Specialists with various team lead duties, such as maintaining competencies.

GBMC Health Care is seeking dedicated Sterile Processing Specialists to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the safe processing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments, endoscopes, and medical equipment that directly support patient care throughout the organization.

Whether you are an experienced Sterile Processing professional or an emerging technician looking to advance your skills, we offer opportunities to grow within a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

The Sterile Processing Specialist is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and medical supplies. This position supports the Operating Room, Woman’s outpatient center , many other clinical departments throughout the hospital by ensuring instruments are processed accurately in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, IFU’s, and departmental procedures.

Sterile Processing Specialist II is advanced level position requiring demonstrated technical proficiency, independent decision making, and the ability to serve as a resource for their team members. Specialist II’s may assume additional responsibilities related to inventory, specialty trays, mentoring, troubleshooting, and helping the lead when applicable.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree preferred
• Completion of an accredited Central Sterile Processing Program required

• Sterile Processing, healthcare, instrumentation, or related experience preferred

• Minimum of two (2) years of Sterile Processing or instrumentation experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, instrumentation management, and workflow coordination
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify and resolve routine instrumentation and workflow issues

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize workload
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Knowledge of sterilization, decontamination, and infection prevention practices
• Analytical skills necessary to identify instrumentation issues and perform minor preventative maintenance
• Proficiency with computer systems and software applications including Microsoft Office and instrument tracking systems (i.e SPM)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgical teams and clinical staff
• Ability to demonstrate accountability for assigned responsibilities and workload
• Ability to adapt to changing surgical schedules, staffing needs, and departmental priorities

• Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of various instruments and trays according to the department standards.
• Select and prepare appropriate packaging materials; accurately label and document sterilized items.
• Operate, monitor, clean, test, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
• Perform and document chemical, biological, and mechanical sterilization monitoring.
• Accurately pick supplies, instruments, and equipment according to surgeon preference cards for scheduled, add-on, and emergency procedures.
• Deliver supplies, instruments, and case carts to procedural areas in a timely manner.
• Support cleanliness and infection prevention standards throughout the department.
• Ensure timely completion of workload and adapt to changing surgical schedules and departmental needs.
• Maintain required continuing education credits and professional certifications.
• Participate in departmental education, competency validation, and performance improvement activities.

• Troubleshoot instrumentation and workflow issues impacting surgical readiness.
• Assemble specialty instrumentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with…