Sterile Processing Technician III

Job Description Summary

Possessing an SPD‑Relevant Certification (CRCST or CBSPD) with a minimum 2 years of experience, the Sterile Processing Technician III manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Technicians.

Serves as a leader within the department who specializes in specific complex area of SPD. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. Performs other duties as assigned.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC001380 KER - Central Sterile Processing (KMC)

Hourly

Health‑23

40

Possessing an SPD‑Relevant Certification (CRCST or CBSPD) with a minimum 2 years of experience, the Sterile Processing Technician III manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Technicians.

Serves as a leader within the department who specializes in specific complex area of SPD. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination and must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing as a CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) and have at least two (2) years’ experience in sterile processing. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes.

Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high pressure health care environment required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Detail oriented required.

Must have certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management).

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.

(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.

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