Sterile Processing Tech — OR Instrument Specialist

Trinity Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical Services team. This full-time role involves decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of OR and inpatient supplies.

Responsibilities include adhering to decontamination policies, operating sterile equipment, and ensuring instrument readiness. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with RCST certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instruments and techniques.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques and monitoring.
• High School Diploma required.
• Certification in RCST Program highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with decontamination policies, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all steam and gas (ETO) sterilization policies, procedures, and practices.
• Maintains a neat, clean environment.
• Handles surgical instrumentation with care and is cognizant of the use and care needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of care and use of fiber optic scopes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of care and use of all department equipment, i.e., ultrasonic machine, ETO machine, steam sterilizer, gas sterilizer, aerator, etc.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Monitoring knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

RCST Certification preferred

Tools

Ultrasonic washer

Steam sterilizer

ETO machine

Gas sterilizer

Aerator

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our Surgical Services team. This full-time role involves decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of OR and inpatient supplies.

Responsibilities include adhering to decontamination policies, operating sterile equipment, and ensuring instrument readiness. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma with RCST certification preferred.