Non-Certified or Certified Sterile Processing Technician

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team to support critical care across our healthcare enterprise. You will maintain instrument inventory, perform decontamination and cleaning, and load instruments into washers and sterilizers to ensure readiness for procedures.

You will inspect instruments for cleanliness and function, follow PPE guidelines, and assist the OR team by assembling case carts and distributing equipment promptly. Some travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for all levels
• CRCST or CBSPD/HSPA certification required for the level progressed
• Certification incentive and training offered by MUSC

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment
• Decontaminate and clean instrumentation according to standards
• Prepare case carts and load into washers/sterilizers as prescribed
• Operate index and cart washers and ultrasonic cleaners
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness and proper function
• Use appropriate packaging and know PPE requirements
• Sterilize instruments and trays and validate parameters
• Support OR team by obtaining instruments promptly for procedures
• Travel between sites as needed based on departmental needs

Skills

Sterile processing

Instruments handling

Quality control

PPE awareness

Interdepartmental communication

Inventory management

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

HSPA certification

CBSPD certification

Tools

Index washers

Cart washers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Sterilizers

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards, and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties, and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team in providing critical care to procedural areas across our healthcare enterprise. Sterile Processing Technicians ensure procedural equipment consistently meets the highest quality and safety standards, and is ready for use by all areas across the healthcare enterprise. This position receives and processes incoming supplies and equipment including performing cleaning and sterilizing duties, and is an integral part of the daily operation of all units.

Duties include:

• Maintain adequate inventory for assembly of instruments and equipment
• Perform and participate in the decontamination and cleaning of all instrumentation received, which include but are not limited to instrumentation and equipment received from all units according to established standards and procedures
• Prepare case carts and trays for decontamination and load them into washer and/or sterilizer as prescribed procedure
• Perform the operation of the index washers, cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners as well as manually cleaning instruments and equipment as prescribed by established standards and procedures
• Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly
• Uses appropriate container, wrap or pouch according to the size of the instrument or equipment
• Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures
• Know how to run tests on all sterilizers, monitor and document that all parameters have been met
• Use chemicals in the appropriate fashion taking into consideration the intended use of chemical as well as chemical s function: knowledge of appropriate PPE is also necessary
• Participates in expediting the OR schedule by assisting the other members of the OR Team in obtaining the instruments/equipment necessary for the procedure in a timely manner Assembles and distributes case carts accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to travel between sites as needed, based on departmental needs

Additional Job Description

Required Education and Experience:

MUSC offers a career ladder with pay based on experience and certification obtained:

Non-Certified Sterile Processing Technician – High school diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician I – High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Sterile Processing Technician II – High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). At least twelve (12) months experience in sterile processing required for this role

Sterile Processing Technician III – High school diploma or GED, and certification through CRCST - HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). At least two (2) years of experience in sterile processing required for this role

No certification? No problem! MUSC offers a certification incentive and bonus program that will help pay for your certification as well as a provide a bonus after you achieve your certification.

MUSC also offers an intensive 12-week training program for those new to our team. This includes a rotation between site-work and a designated training location, with training schedules rotating between varying schedules on site and 7:00am – 3:30pm at the training location.

Preferred Requirements:

• Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program
• Basic computer skills and use of an EMR system
• Knowledge of instrumentation
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Shift Information:

Shifts are offered on varying schedules based on the needs of each area:

First shift – 7:00am – 3:30pm

Second shift – 3:00pm – 11:30pm

Third shift – 11:00pm – 7:30am

Weekend shifts – 7:00am – 7:00pm, or 7:00pm – 7:00am

Holiday and emergency management or disaster work is required. Weekend rotation may be required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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