Sterile Processing Technician

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: Manages the reprocessing cycle for surgical instrumentation, including disassembly, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, testing, assembly, packaging, labeling, high level disinfection, and sterilization. Cares for and operates ultrasonic cleaners, washers, sterilizers, and other equipment. Completes quality monitoring and documentation. Picks supplies and instruments to prepare case carts for surgery. Performs quality assurance activities. Assists with supply inventory management and clinic instrument rounds. Assists with mentoring, training, coaching, and role modeling for new Sterile Processing Techs. Serves as a leader within the department who specializes in a specific complex area of SPD. Performs all duties with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Experience: Minimum two years SPD experience as a certified SPD Technician 2. Computer skills: Various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource), Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). 3. Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer's Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English 4. Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation. EDUCATION / LICENSURE: 1. Education: High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required. 2. CRCST from IAHCSMM or equivalent. Professional SPD relevant (CRCST or CSPDT) certification maintained for a minimum of two years prior to date of hire or promotion. Additional SPD certifications desired. Certification must be maintained as a term of employment. All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or .