Sterile Process Tech II

MountainView Regional Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Sterile Process Technician II to prepare and assemble medical supplies with advanced skill and expertise. This role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and assists in maintaining sterile processing areas.

The technician supports department operations by performing quality assurance tasks, serving as a resource to junior staff, and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Familiarity with QA and infection control protocols.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, sterilizing, and storing supplies.
• Assembles complex instrument trays and sets for surgeries.
• Distributes supplies and maintains accurate usage logs.
• Monitors sterilization indicators and documents results.
• Operates sterilization equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Guides Sterile Process Technician I staff and provides on-the-job training.
• Performs quality control checks and escalates issues as needed.
• Maintains inventory and adheres to PPE and safety standards.
• Ensures privacy of health information per hospital policies.

Connaissances

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Documentation

Training staff

Infection control

Regulatory standards

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Sterile Process Technician II is responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. This role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and assists in maintaining the sterile processing areas. The Sterile Process Technician II supports department operations by performing quality assurance tasks, serving as a resource to junior staff, and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing services.

Job Summary

The Sterile Process Technician II is responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment with an advanced level of skill and expertise. This role ensures compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols and assists in maintaining the sterile processing areas. The Sterile Process Technician II supports department operations by performing quality assurance tasks, serving as a resource to junior staff, and contributing to process improvements in sterile processing services.

Essential Functions

• Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing, packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assembles complex or specialized instrument trays and sets, ensuring accuracy and readiness for surgical procedures.
• Distributes medical and surgical supplies to appropriate areas within the facility, ensuring timeliness and proper documentation.
• Monitors, interprets, and documents results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilization processes, identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Operates all equipment used in sterile processing, including sterilizers and decontamination units, and performs routine maintenance as needed.
• Assists in improving the quality of sterile processing services by identifying process gaps and contributing to corrective actions or workflow enhancements.
• Provides guidance and support to Sterile Process Technician I staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and offering on-the-job training when needed.
• Conducts quality control checks on sterilized instruments and equipment, addressing deficiencies or escalating issues to leadership.
• Ensures proper inventory management by restocking and replenishing supplies and maintaining accurate logs for usage, expiration dates, and testing results.
• Adheres to standard precautions, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe work environment and prevent the spread of infection.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of health information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Obtains a minimum of 10 hours of continuing education annually to remain current on sterile processing practices and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in sterile processing or a related role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain sterilization and decontamination equipment effectively.
• Strong attention to detail for quality control and documentation tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for training and collaboration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and infection control protocols.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues with sterilization processes or equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician if hired in role on or after July 1, 2026 required or
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech if hired in role on or after July 1, 2026 required