Sterile Processing Tech – Night Shift

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments for surgical services. The role collaborates with perioperative teams to ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year Sterile Processing experience if possible, and current CBSPD or CRCST certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year experience in Sterile Processing Services preferred.
• Current CBSPD or CRCST certification required

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate instrumentation for surgical procedures according to scheduled and anticipated demand.
• Demonstrates ability to manage and execute case cart picking function using proper forms and procedures.
• Retrieves case carts from Operating Room and delivers to the decontamination area; retrieves clinical floor sets from Labor and Delivery and all clinical floors.
• Performs Steam, Sterrad sterilization and disinfects flexible scopes in the Steris unit timely and accurately.
• Performs decontamination of medical-surgical instrumentation and equipment per department policies and infection prevention guidelines.
• Inspects, assembles, packages and wraps instruments and supplies in preparation and packaging area of Central Sterile Supply.
• Delivers medical-surgical instruments and supplies to patient care areas and Operating Room; stocks linen and clinical floor sets.
• Adheres to Safety Standards and AAMI/AORN standards; performs hand hygiene and patient safety practices.
• Takes inventory on all clinical floors and OR, replenishes supplies by par level.
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Sterile processing

Lifting 40 pounds

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CBSPD Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certification or CRCST (IAHCSMM)

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to perform decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of instruments for surgical services. The role collaborates with perioperative teams to ensure timely delivery of sterile supplies.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year Sterile Processing experience if possible, and current CBSPD or CRCST certification.