Sterile Process Tech

Job Summary:

The SPD Technician is responsible for processing items using sterilization or high level disinfectant, the handling and care of instruments and proper packaging and preparation of applicable supplies for sterilization. The Sterile Processing Tech performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Licensure and Certification:

Sterile Processing certification required

Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) Certification through IAHCSMM.

OR

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT) Certification through CBSPD.

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred

Education:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Experience:

Two (2) years experience in sterile processing preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of sterilization principles and hospital supplies for distribution

Knowledge of surgical instrument names and use; sterilizer operations; OSHA, JCHO and AAMI standards and recommendations

Customer service skills Effective communication skills

Problem solving skills

Meditech experience a plus

Physical Demands - Clerical Administrative Non-Patient Care:

Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.

Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.

Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time