Certified Sterile Processing Tech I - Decontamination

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

parental leave

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician Certified I to perform cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices in compliance with infection control standards. You will maintain documentation for traceability and support clinical operations.

The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to learn basic computer skills; a driver’s license is needed when driving for work-related reasons.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• CRCST certification required.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, disinfecting, and decontamination duties on medical equipment.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies; maintains sterilization records.
• Assembles instrument trays and packs with documentation.
• Receives, issues, stores, and distributes supplies with accurate documentation.
• Ensures proper storage using first in, first out and outdating controls.
• Assembles case carts and prioritizes emergency/next-day cases.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient and workplace safety by preventing errors and infections.
• Maintains inventory levels and uses electronic tracking systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UnityPoint Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician Certified I to perform cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices in compliance with infection control standards. You will maintain documentation for traceability and support clinical operations.

The role requires CRCST certification, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to learn basic computer skills; a driver’s license is needed when driving for work-related reasons.