Sterile Processing Technician

Evolve Orthopedic Partners; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Orthopedic Partners is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare instrumentation for surgical procedures. Responsibilities include cleaning, decontamination, assembling sets, and sterilization in compliance with NYSDOH and industry guidelines.

The role requires CRCST certification, high school diploma, and 1–3 years of sterile processing experience. Lifting up to 25 pounds and operating washers/autoclaves are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.
• 1-3 years prior sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure.
• Performs start up procedures and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves. Documents outcomes.
• Receives dirty instruments/sets in decontamination area, disassembles sets and prepares for processing in instrument washer.
• Assures that instruments that cannot be cleaned via automated process and are appropriately cleaned and decontaminated.
• Assembles instrument sets according to inventory sheet; prepares for autoclaving; loads and initiates appropriate cycle.
• Performs biological testing on all loads that contain implants, logs, and documents appropriately.
• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely.
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of processing equipment malfunctions or issues.
• Reviews and Documents the results of biological testing. Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of positive biological results.
• Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards.
• Collaborates with the OR Charge Nurse to assure that the necessary instrumentation is available throughout the day and for the following day.
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Skills

CRCST certification

Sterile processing experience

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Instrument washers

Autoclaves

Job description

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparation of instrumentation for surgical procedures. The position entails cleaning/decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization. The Sterile Processing Tech is also responsible for ensuring that the required testing of processing equipment is completed and the required documentation and logs are maintained utilizing standards and guidelines from the NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and instrument manufacture in the cleaning and processing of instrumentation.

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for preparation of instrumentation for surgical procedures. The position entails cleaning/decontamination, assembly of sets, and sterilization. The Sterile Processing Tech is also responsible for ensuring that the required testing of processing equipment is completed and the required documentation and logs are maintained utilizing standards and guidelines from the NYSDOH, AORN, AAAHC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and instrument manufacture in the cleaning and processing of instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Opens the processing department according to policy and procedure;
• Performs start up procedures and testing of instrument washers and autoclaves. Documents outcomes;
• Receives dirty instruments/sets in decontamination area, disassembles sets and prepares for processing in instrument washer;
• Assures that instruments that cannot be cleaned via automated process and are appropriately cleaned and decontaminated;
• Assembles instrument sets according to inventory sheet; prepares for autoclaving; loads and initiates appropriate cycle;
• Performs biological testing on all loads that contain implants, logs, and documents appropriately;
• Operates all required equipment and machinery accurately and safely;
• Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of processing equipment malfunctions or issues;
• Reviews and Documents the results of biological testing. Notifies the Charge Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager of positive biological results;
• Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards;
• Collaborates with the OR Charge Nurse to assure that the necessary instrumentation is available throughout the day and for the following day;
• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Current CRCST certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required;
• 1-3 years prior sterile processing experience preferred;
• Ability to lift and move trays of instruments and patient care equipment, i.e., IV pumps, monitors, up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to perform bending, lifting, and washing using decontamination processes, which will include instrument pans, bins, trays, and carts of various sizes.