Sterile Processing Technician - Certified

Location:

Winston Salem

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Various Shifts available

Essential Functions

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  Promote a cooperative and professional work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
  
  

  
  



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  Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using approved methods and equipment.
  
  

  
  



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  Inspect reusable instruments to ensure functionality, cleanliness, and compliance with standards.
  
  

  
  



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  Sort, assemble, and package instruments and surgical sets accurately.
  
  

  
  



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  Operate sterilization equipment to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
  
  

  
  



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  Ensure adequate availability of sterilization supplies and preparation solutions.
  
  

  
  



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  Perform daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units using biological indicators and air removal test kits; maintain accurate sterilization logs, records, and charts.
  
  

  
  



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  Maintain current technical knowledge and competency in sterile processing practices.
  
  

  
  



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  Provide age? and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age?Specific Care Guidelines for populations served.
  
  

  
  



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  Collaborate with department staff to ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for scheduled procedures.
  
  

  
  

Education, Experience, Licensure & Certification

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  High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  
  

  
  



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  Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) required.
  
  
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

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  Ability to operate sterilization equipment, washer sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, flash autoclaves, and high?vacuum autoclaves.
  
  

  
  



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  Effective communication skills for collaboration with medical and surgical professionals.
  
  

  
  



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  Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation.
  
  

  
  



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  Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
  
  

  
  

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