Sterile Processing Technician II--Nights-Central Sterile Process

Position Objective

The objective of this position is to assemble and sterilize all instruments, instrument trays, utensils, and linen packs. Perform distribution functions as it relates to case carts and sterile instrumentation.

• Title: Sterile Processing Technician II
• Department: Central Sterile Processing
• Job Code: 000333
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Required Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Uses established departmental and regulatory standards, principles, and procedures for aseptic technique. Processes and assembles instrument trays, respiratory/anesthesia equipment, linen, and utensils accurately and promptly.
• Uses established schedule to operate steam and plasma sterilizer. In addition, loads, unloads and moves sterilizer carts. Runs verify and records necessary tests on all steamed and plasma equipment used in the department. Ensures that Bowie-Dick removal test is run on pre‑vacuum steam sterilizer each morning and after repairs. Reports all malfunctions to the biomedical department, department supervisor, and the O.R. supervisor.
• Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate providing meaningful feedback to Training and Staff Development Coordinator and Clinical Operations Supervisor or Manager.
• Perform spot checks of paperwork, labeling, and biological reads.
• Inspects packages to ensure all external indicators, filters, and/or labels are securely affixed to items, returns non‑satisfactory products to the instrument room.
• Performs (HLD) high‑level disinfection with 100% accuracy.
• Utilizes patient‑specific pick lists to accurately gather surgical instruments and disposable supplies requested by the attending surgeon or another peri‑operative representative.
• Documents case cart build process in SPM, continuously updating the record as items are fulfilled to maintain the integrity of the needs list. And responds to OR requests and participates in OR huddles as needed.
• Communicates unmet surgical supply requests to leadership for resolution assistance.
• Performs scheduled and cyclic physical inventory of supplies and instruments within the department.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Completion of a Central Sterile Processing program through an accredited institution. Two years of experience as a sterile processing technician. Advancement to tech II based on department needs, competency and performance.

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD certification preferred

• There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to frequently lift to 35 lbs, stoop, bend, pull, and place and retrieve material.

$20.65—$25 USD

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status