sterile processing Technician II

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a trained Sterile Processing Technician to support instrument decontamination, sterilization, and quality assurance in Greensboro, NC. The role requires knowledge of cleaning methods, proper handling of instruments, and strict documentation practices. Preferred candidates hold CSPDT/CRCST/CST certification and an associate degree.

High school diploma is required. Experience in a sterile processing setting is preferred, with opportunities to train and advance within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree preferred
• CSPDT/CRCST/CST certification required

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, assemble, package and sterilize instruments as needed
• Maintain knowledge of cleaning methods and quality control
• Inspect instruments to ensure proper function and identify damage
• Perform biological monitoring and document results
• Maintain sterilization records and documentation
• Support departments to ensure timely delivery and proper patient care
• Orient and precept new team members as assigned

Job description

Essential Job Function:

• Support team members with disassembling, assembling, packaging and sterilization as needed.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of disassembling, assembling, packaging and sterilization.
• Exhibits knowledge in determining the methods to be used to care for instruments: hand washing, mechanical washing, or high-level disinfection, especially in the removal of protein and corrosion and in the sorting for repair.
• Supports team members to ensure appropriate cleaning of mobile patient equipment.
• Inspects important points in instruments and equipment to ensure they are functioning properly and there is no damage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the function and operation of the decontamination equipment for optimum cleaning, loading, temperature and troubleshooting if malfunctions.
• Monitors quality control and identifies quality problems and proactively corrects them prior to the product leaving the department.
• Performs biological monitoring to ensure quality and efficacy of the sterilization equipment.
• Ensures all instruments and decontamination equipment are tested for bioburden residual.
• Participates in a proactive quality assurance program randomly audits sample trays following established protocol documenting failures to ensure quality on the end product.
• Ensures that all records and documentation are properly compiled and maintained (such as sterilization records, temperature recording, etc.) Demonstrates the ability to perform and interpret efficacy test results for the sterilization process, high-level disinfection, and washer decontaminators.
• Understand protocols for releasing instrumentation after sterilization and complete all required tests and documentation before a tray is released for use.
• Follows up if there are variations in the process.
• Accurately fills supply requests from the procedural areas and ensures items ordered are delivered speedily to the correct unit.
• Actively participates in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Proactively works with team and other departments to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
• Orients and precepts new team members as assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility in thinking and actions, understanding team dynamics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate degree.

Experience:

• Preferred: 1 year of related experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).