STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Sterile Processing Technician

Performs reprocessing activities to include decontamination, sterilization, assembly, case carts, storage and distribution of medical and surgical supplies and mobile equipment used in the care and treatment of patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, sterilizes, and transports equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Decontaminates the full range of reusable patient care equipment and medical supplies, including but not limited to surgical instruments, containers and equipment such as aspirators, croupettes, oxygen suppliers and small movable equipment using detergents and disinfecting solutions.
• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, high level disinfects, assembles and transports flexible fiberscopes, TEE Probes, Manometer Probes, Bougies, etc.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linens and supplies including surgical packs, surgical trays and syringes using steam or gas sterilizers or disinfects with antiseptic solutions.
• Operates semi-automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment; operates mechanical decontamination equipment and other related equipment, e.g., ultra-sonic washers, rinsers/dryers.
• Prepares packages of supplies and instrument trays, needles, syringes and gloves according to prescribed procedures; wraps, labels and seals according to established standards.
• Prepares list of contents and affixes list to package or groups of packages. Uses central system for supplies being processed.
• Gathers used supplies for hospital facilities and/or departments and return them after sterilization.
• Handles exchange carts for stock items and supplies and maintains distribution records.
• Reports defective or damaged materials, equipment and supplies to supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of exchange carts and work environment.
• Maintains cleanliness of sterilizers, washers and other department equipment as scheduled.
• Performs quality and performance testing on all sterilizers, washers and HLD equipment.
• Uses tracking software to track all instrumentation and equipment, as well as keep all sterilization records accurate.
• Tests all powered surgical equipment prior to sterilization using power unit or nitrogen tanks.
• Performs leak tests on all flexible endoscopes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Certification required.
• Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) Certification required.
• Associates Degree in related Healthcare field preferred. College level courses/related experience may substitute.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift greater than 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Crothall is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.