Sterile Processing Specialist

Job Summary

Position Description: The Medical Supply Technician receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well. The Medical Supply Technician is under the supervision of the Assistant Chief, Sterile Processing Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.
• Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.

Requirements:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician or Central Service Technician certification program is preferred.
• Licensure and Certification:
  • Certification in sterile processing through an accredited organization is highly desirable.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of one year of recent experience as a Sterile Processing Specialist or Medical Supply Technician in a hospital or clinical setting.
  • Experience with the operation of decontamination and sterilization equipment such as steam autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and high-level disinfecting scope re-processors is preferred.