Sterile Processing Specialist – 2nd Shift

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Sterile Processing Specialist to ensure surgical instruments and medical equipment are clean, decontaminated, sterilized, and ready for patient care. You will support the care team by keeping instruments prepared for procedures and maintaining a safe processing environment.

The role requires attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or HSED required.
• 1+ years experience as a Sterile Processing Tech preferred.
• Analytical ability to learn and differentiate different types of instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact with physicians, nursing staff and patients/families.
• Ability to stand and maneuver equipment for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of complex instrumentation preferred.
• Basic knowledge and skill of computer use.
• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• CSPDT-Sterile Processing Distribution Technician or CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive, clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment per manufacturer's guidelines.
• Identifies, inventories, inspects and assembles surgical instrument trays for the designated departments.
• Provides for proper sterilization of prepared items.
• Operates and maintains departmental equipment in a safe and efficient manner and takes appropriate action.
• Assembles and dispenses case carts, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Set up and dispatch specialty carts and emergency carts according to procedures.
• Maintain work environment in a safe, clean orderly manner.
• Cleans scopes as needed per department demands.

Skills

Sterile processing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Stand/walk for long periods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Sterile Processing Specialist to ensure surgical instruments and medical equipment are clean, decontaminated, sterilized, and ready for patient care. You will support the care team by keeping instruments prepared for procedures and maintaining a safe processing environment.

The role requires attention to detail, basic computer skills, and the ability to stand for extended periods.