Sterile Processing Tech — Training & Certification Path

Responsibilities

When you are an employee at Norton Healthcare, you will find real meaning and purpose in your work. Because of the care we provide, more people choose Norton Healthcare for their health care needs than any other system in the community. Discover a rewarding career as a Sterile Processing Tech or Senior Sterile Processing Tech.

• Perform technical duties necessary for the decontamination, processing, sterilization and distribution of supplies and equipment for the entire hospital
• Follow established hospital protocol, policies, procedures and central sterile standards for all patient populations served within a team environment using strong attention to detail, strong organizational & prioritization skills, effective communications, critical thinking, and basic computer skills.

• Not yet certified? We have opportunities to learn and grow as a sterile processing tech in one of our five area hospitals.
• Must obtain one of: CIS, CRCST or CSPDT certification through HSPA or CBSPD within the first two years of employment. The technician must sit for the exam within the first 12 months of employment.

• Certified? We have opportunities to work under the full scope of practice as a sterile processing tech throughout our five area hospitals.
• Senior Sterile Processing Tech roles require three years of experience in Sterile Processing & Central Service or three years as a Surgical Tech; and certification as CIS, CRCST, or CSPDT.

• As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.

• For Sterile Processing Tech
  - Must obtain one of: CIS, CRCST or CSPDT certification through HSPA or CBSPD within the first two years of employment. The technician must also sit for the exam within the first 12 months of employment.
• For Senior Sterile Processing Tech
  - Must have three years of experience in Sterile Processing & Central Service or three years as a Surgical Tech; and certification as CIS, CRCST, or CSPDT

• One year Sterile Processing/Central Service or One year as an OR tech
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)