Sterile Processing Tech Non-Certified FTE, Shift

While working behind the scenes in a fast paced environment, a sterile processing technician ensures patient safety for Bozeman Health without being patient facing. Responsible for safe & efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping & sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, distribution of equipment, and case cart management. Supports departmental initiatives to meet productivity standard and flexible staffing needs. Interacts daily with a wide variety of staff, disciplines, service lines, and vendors.

• High School diploma

• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), or field related certification
• previous healthcare experience

• Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating & maintaining decontamination equipment.
• Preparing & packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Monitoring, operating, and testing sterilization equipment including washers, ultrasonics, automatic endoscope preprocessors, autoclaves, low temperature sterilizers, and drying cabinets.
• Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures.
• Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates.
• Participating in regular in-service education.
• Complying with the standards established by all regulatory agencies.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of:
  Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds):
Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
Sit (Continuously):
Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Stand (Occasionally):
Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to…