Sterile Processing Technician

St. Peter's Health; Montana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health is seeking a sterile processing professional responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and endoscopes in accordance with infection control practices.

The role requires conscientiousness, ability to work under pressure, and collaboration with other hospital departments while adapting to new ideas and processes to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature related to department items.
• Familiarity with cleaning and sterilization procedures and techniques.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under moderate stress.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies and endoscopes following infection control practices.
• Interact professionally with other hospital departments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

(overview of job): Responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies, equipment and endoscopes by the department following established infection control practices. Must be conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments with the hospital. Able to accept new ideas and learn position duties.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department. Knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and technique. Basic understanding of various functions of the department. Conscientious regards for technical and minute procedures. Basic computer knowledge. Moderate stress.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:

Certification preferred or eligible within 18 months of hire.

Aptitudes:

Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department. Knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and technique. Basic understanding of various functions of the department. Conscientious regards for technical and minute procedures. Basic computer knowledge. Moderate stress.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:

Certification preferred or eligible within 18 months of hire.