Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician

The sterile processing technician is responsible for the cleaning, packaging, storing, and distribution of supplies, instruments, and equipment used in patient care. Cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, and assembles instruments and equipment, ensuring good working order.

Essential Functions

• Cleans each item according to the manufacturer's instructions; inspects, milks, and lubricates items as required
• Ensures that each item is in good working condition, i.e., alignment, grasp
• Sorts, arranges, and wraps items and trays according to established policies and procedures
• Accurately labels each item with name and load number
• Operates autoclaves, ultrasonic washers, and other equipment for processing items properly, placing items into each
• Selects the proper cycle, being sure to seek assistance if instructions are not clear
• Checks indicators for proper function
• Performs biological monitoring techniques required on all sterilizers according to established policy and procedure
• Changes and dates autoclave recording graphs
• Cleans sterilizers according to established policies and procedures
• Maintains adequate inventory of sterile items
• Stores processed items in designated locations, including shelves and drawers, in accordance with established procedures
• Checks sterile items in all areas of the facility weekly for outdated items
• Performs an inventory of processing supplies and notifies the appropriate person when to reorder

Job Specifications

• Typically has the following skills or abilities:
• One year's experience in central processing functions is desirable, or demonstrated ability in sterilization techniques
• Certification from an approved sterile processing (CSP) technician course or in the process of achieving certification is preferred
• Builds effective working relationships with co-workers and collaborates well in a team environment
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues, with judgment to escalate concerns to leadership when appropriate

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding iCare benefits, please click here.

Salary Description $17.00 - $22.00