Sterile Processing Technician

• Non-Certified Pay Range: $22.30 - $30.11
• Certified Pay Range: $25.68 - $38.53
• ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Sterile Processing Technician

REPORTS TO POSITION: Manger - Sterile Processing

DEPARTMENT: Sterile Processing

DATE LAST REVIEWED: June 16, 2020

• OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together
• OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: Sterile Processing is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments for all Operating Room procedures.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Sterile Processing Technician at St. Charles Health Systems responsible for assembling case carts for surgeries, as well as cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing equipment and instruments used within the hospital. The Sterile Processing Technician ensures that instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated for safe handling. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Coordinates, assembles and disassembles, and distributes supplies for surgical cases

Cleans, decontaminates, and sterilizes instruments and supplies

Responsible for case cart and procedure preparation

Operates various sterilization equipment

Re-stocks department inventory and ensures instruments are stored in the proper location

Cleans and maintains department equipment

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management or SPD Technician certification from CBSPD within 18 months of hire.

Preferred: N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required: N/A

Preferred: Experience in sterile processing, health care materials management, operating room, and/or patient care.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11-75 pounds.

Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, Ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Sitting, climbing stairs, keyboard Operation, operation of motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Occasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

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Schedule Weekly Hours

40

Caregiver Type

Regular

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

No

Job Family

TECHNICIAN CENTRAL PROCESSING

Scheduled Days of the Week

As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)

Shift Start & End Time

Mon-Fri 10-1830