Sterile Processing Technician

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare center in Oakham is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to manage sterilization and decontamination of instruments. Preferred candidates will have one year of healthcare experience and the CPSPD certification, with opportunities to pursue certification upon hire. Good communication and multitasking skills are essential for this role, with a competitive salary range of $19.29 - $28.50.

Benefits

Evening differential rates

Night differential rates

Weekend differential rates

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• CPSPD Certification preferred, with opportunity to pursue upon hire.
• Willingness to participate in in-house training and weekend on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sterilization and decontamination of instrumentation and equipment.
• Process items used in the operating room, endoscopy, various nursing units, and clinics.

Skills

Working knowledge of general infection control practices

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician assumes responsibility for the primary sterilization and decontamination of all instrumentation and equipment according to current recognized and approved standards. Instrumentation and equipment being processed will encompass items used in the operating room, endoscopy, various nursing units and our clinics.

Minimum Education

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience

• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CPSPD Certification preferred*
• Opportunity to pursue upon hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of general infection control practices preferred.
• Willingness and ability to participate in 3-month in-house training program.
• Willingness and ability to participate in weekend on-call rotation.
• Exhibits sound judgment and maintains composure under stressful conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Pay Range

$19.29 - $28.50

COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIALS RATES

• $4.25 - Evenings
• $8.00 - Nights
• $4.75 - Weekends