Sterile Processing Technician

Capital Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Prescription Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Pension Plan

Disability Benefits

Vacation

Sick Time

Holiday

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient-care equipment. You will maintain records, ensure sterility, and support various services with safe, efficient processing.

Responsibilities include loading washers and sterilizers, assembling trays, and following AAMI/Joint Commission guidelines while maintaining a clean, organized work environment and reporting issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Up to three years in Central Sterile or Sterile Processing.
• Certification: CRCST or national program certification.
• Attention to detail with multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills and instrument tracking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for decontamination and select correct process for manual or mechanical cleaning.
• Assemble instrument trays, wrap, label and pack items for sterilization.
• Operate decontamination washers, sterilizers, sonic washers and dryers as appropriate.
• Monitor sterilization cycles and read indicators.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assist in inventory management and rotation of sterile supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Instrument tracking system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Steam sterilizers

Sterrad plasma sterilizer

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a Central Sterile Technician to perform decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient-care equipment. You will maintain records, ensure sterility, and support various services with safe, efficient processing.

Responsibilities include loading washers and sterilizers, assembling trays, and following AAMI/Joint Commission guidelines while maintaining a clean, organized work environment and reporting issues to supervision.