Sterile Processing Technician

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center seeks a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the primary sterilization and decontamination of all instrumentation used in the operating room, endoscopy, nursing units and clinics. Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent; one year healthcare experience is preferred.

CRCST certification is preferred and opportunities to pursue upon hire. The role requires a willingness to participate in a 3‑month in‑house training program and weekend

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• CRCST certification preferred; opportunity to pursue upon hire.
• Infection control practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Sterile Processing Technician handles primary sterilization and decontamination of instrumentation and equipment.
• Responsibilities include processing items used in the operating room, endoscopy, nursing units and clinics.

Skills

Infection control

Training program

Weekend on-call

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma 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

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) 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: $21.96 - $31.99

COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIALS RATES

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