Sterile Processing Aide

Mount Nittany Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, preparation and distribution of sterile and non-sterile items, maintaining safety and quality across duties. You will work under supervision to support multiple departments in a busy medical center.

Responsibilities include following established procedures, effective communication with medical staff, and accurate requisition handling.

Qualifications

• Must follow procedures and instructions accurately.
• Able to communicate with hospital personnel and physicians to fulfill requisitions and request services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, preparation and distribution of sterile and non-sterile items.
• Maintains safety and quality in all duties under Sterile Processing supervision.

Skills

Procedural accuracy

Communication with medical staff

Education

High school education or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT credential within 18 months

Annual 10 hours continuing education

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the decontamination, preparation and distribution of sterile and non-sterile items. Ensures and maintains safety and quality in the performance of these duties.

Minimum Requirements

Education

1. High school education or equivalent.

Experience

1. Previous sterile processing or surgical technology experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Must possess consistent ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately.
2. Ability to effectively communicate with Medical Center personnel and physicians from many departments to fill requisitions, explain equipment operation, provide information, and request services. Works closely with other employees in the department to carry out work responsibilities. Occasionally, relates to the general public to provide supplies and information.

License/Certification/Registration

1. Employees have 18 months from date of hire/transfer to pass a nationally accredited central service exam and obtain one of the two following credentials:
   1. Certified registered central service technician credential CRCST or
   2. Certified sterile processing and distribution technician CSPDT credential
2. Employees must annually complete 10 hours of continuing education. (NOTE: The continuing education required under this subsection shall be in areas related to the functions of a central service technician.)
3. Employee provides proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements to Human Resources by submitting a list of completed courses.

Supervision Received

General supervision from Sterile Processing Manager and Supervisor.

Supervision Given

None