STERILE PROCESSING INSTRUMENT TECH (SPD)-NONCERTIFIED

Blessing Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b + matching

Paid time off (up to 4 weeks)

Onsite childcare - Quincy location

Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the processing of sterile instruments and trays. Responsibilities include disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly and scanning for sterilization, plus safe handling and storage of items.

The role requires compliance with decontamination and inventory control processes, with attention to detail and strong communication. CRCST certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire, with ongoing recertification annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written or verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience with computer applications.
• Previous experience with surgical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Process sterile instrumentation and procedural trays; disassemble, clean, inspect, assemble and scan items for sterilization.
• Load sterilizers and monitor sterilization mechanically, chemically and biologically.
• Handle, transport and store sterilized items; ensure correct packaging and labeling.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Hands-on

Auditory/visual skills

Surgical instrumentation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

PAY RATE: $18.52-$26.86

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Competitive Benefits

• 403b + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy location
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

Job Summary

Sterile Processing: This position provides department specific assistance to the processing of sterile instrumentation and other procedural trays and supplies. Duties include the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly and scanning of items to be sterilized, correct packaging of items, loading of sterilizers to achieve sterility, accurate handling, transportation and storage to maintain sterilization. The sterile processing technician monitors sterilization mechanically, chemically and biologically. This position must understand the decontamination processes and inventory control processes. This position provides department specific assistance from the retrieval of soiled instruments to the storage of sterile instruments. Duties include retrieval and transportation of instruments, rendering contaminated items safe for handling, following specific procedures related to transporting cleaned items to areas for proper storage or other areas for further processing. Must have good communication, auditory and visual skills, be hands-on, be analytical and be detail oriented.

Education/Training/Experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written or verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience with computer applications

Preferred

• Previous experience with surgical instrumentation.

License/Certifications/Special Requirements

• Obtain CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) within 12 months of hire date and recertify every year after.

PAY STATUS

• Non-Exempt Hourly

EEO Statement

Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.