Sterile Processing Tech,FT,Day/Evening

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician to support Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection of instruments and equipment used in patient care.

Responsibilities include processing contaminated items, assembling instrument trays, and ensuring proper documentation and sterilization. Certification paths and on-the-job training are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Job-related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
• CRCST certification (preferred) from HSPA, or CSPDT from CBSPD is preferred; not required before hire.
• Applicants must obtain CRCST certification within ONE year of eligibility to sit for the exam.
• If no formal education, a High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months hospital/clinical experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment according to Infection Control procedures.
• Assembles instrument sets and documents missing items; labels sets correctly and resolves issues.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment using autoclaves and aerators; performs high-level disinfection as needed.
• Documents all activities in Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or manual records.
• Monitors biological, mechanical and chemical indicators; records results and initiates recalls as required.
• Issues items to customers and departments following established procedures.
• Mentors and trains coworkers; assists with onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Surgical Tech training

Sterile Processing Tech training

Dental Assistant training

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Censitrac

SPM Instrument Tracking System

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs duties in Central Sterile Processing Department in Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection relating to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment to be used in patient care. Disassembles complex instruments, supplies and equipment; sorts and inspects for damage and reports needed repairs. Selects the mode of decontamination best suited for items on hand. Assembles, prepares and packages instrument trays, surgical instruments, equipment, and specialty items. Determines the appropriate sterilization or disinfection method and follows appropriate steps for reprocessing. Follows strict documentation guidelines for tray management, biological/chemical test results, equipment functionality, and reprocessing steps.

Accountabilities

• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods, as applicable.
• Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets. Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly. Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets and reports any unresolved issues.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators. Reprocesses equipment via high level disinfection as appropriate. Loads and operates machinery in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized.
• Properly documents all activities related to instrument/equipment decontamination, assembly, disinfection, and sterilization in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.
• Observe and interpret biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing. Record results and maintains required records. Initiates recalls as required.
• Issues items to customers and departments according to established procedures.
• Observes and reports to supervisor any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Is self-directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.
• Models Prisma Health behavior expectations. Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members. Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non‑management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Job‑related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licensure

No experience is required.

Certification As Either

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)
• OR CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) is preferred

Applicants without sterile processing certification are required to obtain CRCST certification via HSPA within ONE (1) year of meeting the eligibility requirements to sit for the certification exam. Eligibility is defined by HSPA as "10 weeks (400 hours) experience" in a Sterile Processing hospital setting.

Current incumbents of this job role, as of November 1, 2020, must obtain CRCST or CSPDT certification by December 31, 2021.

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement only, will accept High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months experience in a hospital or clinical setting.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Centennial Way Practices

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

12088007 Central Sterile - Centennial