CRCST-Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments, ensuring availability for the OR team.

You will operate sterilizers and washers, inspect instruments, assemble trays, and support OR scheduling and supply chain coordination while adhering to AAMI and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 6 months of Surgical Services experience preferred.
• HSPA CRCST certification required.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Strong inventory management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, process and assemble surgical instrumentation for the OR and Sterile Processing areas.
• Operate pre-vacuum/gravity steam sterilizers, washer/decontaminators and endoscope reprocessors; perform tests.
• Inspect video scopes and auxiliary equipment; conduct tests and ensure proper function.
• Wrap and assemble instrument trays; manage wrapping according to size and type.
• Coordinate OR scheduling and supplies with Supply Chain for daily cases.
• Follow AAMI/OSHA infection control policies and universal precautions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and escalate to service technicians when needed.
• Distribute sterile supplies and crash carts throughout the hospital.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Project management

Computers & MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Care New England Health System is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments, ensuring availability for the OR team.

You will operate sterilizers and washers, inspect instruments, assemble trays, and support OR scheduling and supply chain coordination while adhering to AAMI and OSHA standards.