Sterile Processing Technician III

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc. in Ft. Thomas, KY is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician III for the Ft. Thomas Sterile Processing department. This full-time role operates on the 2nd shift, overseeing daily sterile processing tasks and quality control.

The position requires leadership, training, and knowledge of sterilization standards, with opportunities for professional development within a large healthcare network. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• Endoscopy dept knowledge with CBSPD/CER preferred.
• Knowledge of perioperative instrumentation and sterilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily operations of Sterile Processing per standards.
• Train staff and monitor performance daily.
• Ensure proper instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain recordkeeping and departmental reports.

Skills

Sterile processing

Staff training

Leadership

Infection control

Education

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Endoscopy certification (CBSPD/CER)

Tools

Medivator Endoscope Reprocessor

Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

• - Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• - Retirement savings with employer match
• - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician III for our Ft. Thomas Sterile Processing department located within the Ft. Thomas hospital.

Shift/Hours: Full Time 40 Hours, 2nd Shift.

Daily Operations

• Leads the daily operations of Sterile Processing by ensuring efficient and effective cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, and tray assembly of instruments and equipment according to established standards of practice.
• Provides input on how to perform tasks and how to achieve goals.
• Able to manage all aspects of multidisciplinary departments and effectively train staff in each area of responsibility.
• Monitor and provide input on associates’ performance daily.
• Lead special projects and supports cost effective environment.
• Prepares departmental reports, monitor sterile processing process, and oversee recordkeeping system.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

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• Operations Provides input to management for performance appraisals and counseling /disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assists management with implementing and evaluating departmental goals consistent with organizational mission, vision, values.
• Collaborates with personnel of various departments to ensure availability of appropriate instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Ensures efficient case cart system and sterile core cart processes.
• Schedules, supervises, and oversees the training of the technicians in each area.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of how to load, operate and test sterilizers to avoid contamination.
• Ability to incubate spores and properly interpret results, graphs and printouts; ensuring all sterilizers are functioning properly.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of how to load, operate and test both Medivator and Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor and do filter maintenance.
• Performs sterile processing functions as needed.
• Quality/Customer Service Develops and maintains collaborative interdepartmental and intradepartmental relationships.
• Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and other health care team members.
• Monitors sterilization processes and documentation to ensure adherence to appropriate infection control practices.
• Ensures timely follow-up, communication, and resolution to concerns of interdepartmental/intradepartmental staff, physicians, and other health care team members.
• Financial Accountability Assists in meeting department financial goals by adjusting staffing as needed.
• Demonstrates cost effective utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Professionalism Demonstrates leadership skills in directing sterile processing activities.
• Provides technical guidance on complex issues.
• Offers insight and organize responsibilities within the team.
• Ensures ongoing personal growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

High School graduate Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). If working in Endoscopy Department, (CBSPD) or (CER) Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge of perioperative instrumentation, sterilization, and AAMI (Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) standards. Knowledge of Joint Commission and AORN Standards Computer entry skills If working in Endoscopy Department, competent in SGNA Guidelines

Kind and Length of Experience

Two years Sterile Processing experience as a Sterile Processing Tech If working in Endoscopy Department, experience in Endoscopy Tech Role.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.