Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Shift: Evening, 3:00pm-11:30pm

Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department and following infection control practices.

• Runs biological and chemical tests at beginning of day and records in appropriate log. Runs test packs sterilizer load and records results. 
• Receives and cleans soiled instruments and other usable patient supply items in decontamination area. Assembles packages and sterilizes all instruments and equipment.
• Sorts all sterile items, stores in proper place, and organizes sterile supplies. Complies with PPE requirements. 
• Effective and efficient use of equipment, supplies and people. Identifies inefficiencies and inaccuracies, responding appropriately. Actively participates in departmental/facility PI activities. Works to ensure the department meets regulatory standards. 
• Provides services to other areas of hospital and keeps logs. Acts as a resource and provides education on sterilization to hospital.
• Performs related duties as required. 

Required:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Some college or vocational training required
  • CSP Tech course required
• Experience: Up to 1 year of work experience required.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:  
  • Sterile Processing certification required through IAHCSMM or CBSPD. 
  • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.