Sterile Processing Technician II – Otolaryngology

Jobtailor; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Technician to lead and oversee sterile processing in a clinical ambulatory care setting, decontaminate, sterilize, and distribute instrumentation to examination and procedure rooms.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. CSPDT certification is preferred, and pre-employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; combinations with experience ok.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• CSPDT certification or equivalent preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work with sterilizing equipment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Must pass pre-employment screening including background check and vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee sterile processing in an ambulatory care setting.
• Decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distribute instrumentation to clinical rooms.
• Maintain and control sterile and non-sterile supplies.
• Identify and remediate equipment and process failures or hazards.
• Support high-level disinfection procedures and documentation.
• Train and advise team members on best practices in sterile processing.
• Troubleshoot steam and low-temperature sterilizers and coordinate repairs.
• Maintain records for sterile processing, inventory, usage, and damage reports.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Independent Work

Technology Training Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CSPDT Certification Preferred

Tools

Steam Sterilizers

Low-Temperature Sterilizers

Sterilization Equipment Knowledge

Job description

• Lead and oversee sterile processing in the clinical ambulatory care setting
• Decontaminate, prepare, sterilize, and distribute instrumentation to clinical exam and procedure rooms
• Maintain and control sterile and non-sterile supplies
• Identify and remediate equipment and process failures and hazards
• Support high-level disinfection procedures
• Serve as a primary resource for others and contribute as a high-functioning clinical team member
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, test functionality, and assemble instrumentation and power equipment
• Troubleshoot steam and low-temperature sterilizers and notify the supervisor of priority needs, malfunctions, or repairs
• Maintain records and documentation for sterile processing, inventory, usage, and damage reports
• Manage EH&S inspections of sterile processes
• Collaborate with leadership on planning, operation, and training for sterile processing
• Oversee, coordinate, and assign duties
• Recommend improvements to service quality
• Coordinate maintenance of space, equipment, and supplies
• Train others in proper processing and handling of instruments and scopes

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience
• 2 years of relevant experience
• CSPDT (Central Supply Processing Department Technician) certification or equivalent preferred
• Detail-oriented
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Sterilizing equipment knowledge
• Teamwork
• Technology training ability
• Vigilance
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily
• External candidates receiving an offer must complete pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and applicable drug, employment, education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, vaccinations, and/or governmental registry checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in sterile processing, including decontamination, sterilization, and maintenance of clinical instrumentation. Proficient in managing sterile supplies, conducting inspections, and training team members in best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CSPDT Certification
• Sterilizing Equipment Knowledge
• Decontamination Procedures
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sterile Processing
• Decontamination
• Sterilization
• Instrumentation Inspection
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Record Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• High-Level Disinfection
• Process Improvement
• Manual Dexterity

Soft Skills

• Detail-Oriented
• Vigilance
• Ability to Work Independently
• Technology Training Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• CSPDT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Ambulatory Care
• EH&S Inspections
• Sterile Supplies Management
• Clinical Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Steam Sterilizers
• Low-Temperature Sterilizers