Certified Sterile Processing Technician

HiredFirst; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Certified Sterile Processor to join our Sterile and Materials Processing team in a hospital setting. The role involves inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments, trays, and carts, using Getinge TDOC for tracking, and ensuring all items meet strict sterility standards.

The candidate will operate steam sterilizers, monitor gauges, perform routine maintenance, and document test results to guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Certified Sterile Processor certification required (HSPA or CBSPD).
• Minimum 3 years of experience as SPT.
• Travel experience required (6 months).
• Two professional references from last two employers.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, trays, equipment and carts; selects packaging/sterilization method in accordance with protocols; ensures proper assembly and function; completes count/supply sheets; follows procedures to guarantee sterilization.
• Operates steam sterilizers; monitors time, pressure, and temperature; loads/unloads items; performs basic maintenance; ensures sterility by processing test packs and documenting results.
• Checks and adjusts equipment to ensure operation per specifications; routes non-conforming items for repair.
• Decontaminates instruments/equipment; sets up decontamination equipment; cleans and disinfects work area; handles infectious waste and linen per protocol.
• Receives and stores supplies; documents stock; maintains inventory par levels; processes surgical supply orders; delivers supplies when needed.
• Maintains quality assurance on sterile supplies; performs daily checks on stock, sterility dates, and documentation; handles critical documentation like sterilizer load sheets.

Education

Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)

Tools

Getinge TDOC

Job description

Nights, weekends, holidays, on call/callback per unit needs

40 hours/week

The Department of Sterile and Materials Processing is a state-of-the-art instrument processing and sterilizing facility. The Sterile Processing Department assists in the decontamination, High Level Disinfection (HLD), assembling, sterilization and distribution of clean and sterile surgical instruments, trays and pans. These functions are done by state of the art decontamination, HLD and sterilization capital equipment. Instruments, trays and pans are assembled, processed, and distributed to 35 O.R Suites, AFC units, and clinics. These instruments, trays, and pans are tracked by Getinge’s T-DOC bar code system.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Sterilizers, heat sealers, ultrasonic washer, aerator, utensil washer, cart wash, steris units, hand and power tools, calibration instruments, repair equipment and parts.

Responsibilities:

Inspects, assembles, packages and sterilizes surgical instrument pans, procedural trays, technical equipment, and surgical case carts: selects method of packaging and sterilization consulting with Processing Manager as needed, examines surgical instrumentation for cleanliness and proper assembly and function; assembles instrument sets ensuring appropriate number and type of instrument per ESI software program protocols; handles instruments appropriately to ensure sterilization; completes count/supply sheets to document contents of tray; follows established procedures to package/wrap trays/instruments to guarantee sterilization.

Operates steam sterilizers in accordance with established procedures; checks time, pressure and temperature gauges frequently to attain and maintain proper levels; loads and unloads sterilizers and places items on shelves for distribution. Performs simple maintenance of sterilizers such as cleaning drain baskets. Assures sterility is achieved by preparing cultures, reviewing test packs processed, interprets the results and completes required documentation.

Checks and adjusts medical equipment according to specific procedures to insure instruments and equipment are operating according to specifications prior to issuing. Sends all equipment not meeting specifications to appropriate area for repair.

Decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment following established procedures; prevents cross-contamination per established procedures. Sets up decontamination equipment for operation, cleans and disinfects equipment and work area upon completion of shift, and handles infectious waste and linen according to established protocol to ensure continuous workflow and compliance with department, legal, and regulatory standards.

Receives and stores supplies from outside vendors and Hospital areas; checks stock as it is received against requisitions; documents stock received and reports discrepancies; assists in maintaining par levels of inventory. Documents and fills orders for surgical supplies for patient care areas; delivers supplies when warranted. Maintains records of equipment inventory use, frequency of servicing and equipment not meeting specifications that are referred for repair.

Responsible for quality assurance on all sterile supplies and instruments. Performs daily quality assurance checks on stock levels, sterility dates, and accuracy of procedure carts. Responsible for critical documentation such as biologicals and sterilizer load sheets.

MUST HAVES:

Certified Sterile Processor (HSPA or CBSPD)

BLS

Minimumof 3 years of experience as SPT

Must have travel experience (6 months)

2 professional references from last two experience

Preferred:

Level 1 trauma center experience