Central Sterile Processing Tech I

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Mooresville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Mooresville Campus is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to stock, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment. You will respond to instrument requests from surgery and hospital departments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with 1 year of surgery experience preferred; CRCST certification may be required by unit, with a preference for certification within one year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST certification may be required by unit; within one year preferred.
• 1 year of surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stocks carts with supplies after they have been brought to sterile processing for exchange.
• Responds to instrument and equipment requests from surgery and hospital departments.
• Performs testing and runs biologicals on sterilizer, documenting accurately.
• Operates sterilizers and decontaminating equipment per Manufacturer’s instructions.
• Follows standard precautions with blood, biohazard material and PPE.
• Collects soiled instruments and equipment from surgery and other units.
• Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness before sterilization.
• Assesses supplies needed for standard surgical procedures and prepares case carts.
• Maintains inventory and cleans, disinfects, and reassembles instrument trays and patient care equipment.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CRCST Certification

Job description

Franciscan Health Mooresville Campus is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to stock, decontaminate, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment. You will respond to instrument requests from surgery and hospital departments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with 1 year of surgery experience preferred; CRCST certification may be required by unit, with a preference for certification within one year.