Sterile Processing Technician — Per Diem & Multi Shifts

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Per Diem Sterile Processing Technician to administer sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilization of instruments, and reprocessable equipment for the Perioperative Department. The role coordinates with SPD and other departments to ensure quality and compliance with infection control standards.

Responsibilities include inventories, training staff on inventory devices, and contributing to QI initiatives while maintaining

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years sterile processing experience.
• HSPA CER or CRCST certification required.
• Strong inventory and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Administer sterile processing including decontamination, cleaning, sterilization of instruments and Endoscopes.
• Coordinate SPD with Perioperative Services and Nursing Units.
• Take periodic floor stock inventories to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Operate inventory control devices and train staff on scanners.
• Follow written policies for decontamination, reprocessing and packaging.
• Lead quality control programs and participate in QI planning.
• Adhere to infection control procedures related to decontamination.

Skills

Sterile processing

Inventory control

Infection control

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Per Diem Sterile Processing Technician to administer sterile processing, including decontamination, cleaning, sterilization of instruments, and reprocessable equipment for the Perioperative Department. The role coordinates with SPD and other departments to ensure quality and compliance with infection control standards.

Responsibilities include inventories, training staff on inventory devices, and contributing to QI initiatives while maintaining