Sterile Processing Technician Senior

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Senior Sterile Processing Technician to lead sterile processing activities, mentor staff, and ensure instrument decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization meet safety standards.

The role requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and at least 2 years of experience in sterile processing, with strong focus on equipment operation, cycle monitoring, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification at hire, unless exempt.
• 2 years of experience with sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for other sterile processing technicians, providing guidance and support.
• Assist with training of new employees.
• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate agents and equipment.
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment; troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage.
• Receives and sorts contaminated instruments from various departments.
• Assembles complex instrument sets according to count sheets and tray lists.
• Packages instruments and sets for sterilization.
• Loads and operates sterilization equipment; troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper parameters.
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains records.
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments; prioritizes urgent requests.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Follows safety, infection control policies, and PPE usage.
• Assists in training new employees on procedures and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Mentoring

Troubleshooting equipment

Training staff

Education

High School/GED

CRCST certification

CSPDT certification

Surgical Technologist CST/TSC

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This role is a highly skilled and experienced professional. This role requires a deep understanding of sterile processing principles, regulatory standards, and best practices related to decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment. The Senior Sterile Processing Technician serves as a technical expert, mentor, and resource for other staff members, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient sterile processing services.

• Serves as a technical resource and mentor for other sterile processing technicians, providing guidance, training, and support. (10%)
• Assists with the training of new employees. (10%)
• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues with equipment. (10%)
• Expertly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)
• Expertly receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (5%)
• Expertly assembles complex instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (5%)
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (5%)
• Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues as needed. (5%)
• Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (5%)
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)
• Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (5%)
• Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical resource and mentor for other sterile processing technicians, providing guidance, training, and support. (10%)
• Assists with the training of new employees. (10%)
• Independently disassembles instruments and cleans them using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. (10%)
• Operates and maintains automated washing and decontamination equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues with equipment. (10%)
• Expertly inspects cleaned instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and damage. (10%)
• Expertly receives and sorts contaminated instruments and equipment from various departments. (5%)
• Expertly assembles complex instrument sets according to established count sheets and tray lists. (5%)
• Wraps or packages instruments and sets for sterilization. (5%)
• Loads and operates appropriate sterilization equipment. Can troubleshoot complex issues as needed. (5%)
• Independently monitors sterilization cycles and interprets printouts to ensure proper sterilization parameters were met. (5%)
• Documents sterilization cycles and maintains accurate records. (5%)
• Delivers sterile items to requesting departments in a timely manner. Can prioritize urgent requests. (5%)
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment. (5%)
• Follows all safety and infection control policies, procedures, and protocols and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. (5%)
• Assists in training new employees on department procedures and equipment. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Required

• High School/GED
• Requires Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) at hire
• Certification requirement does not apply to Sterile Processing Technicians who have been employed by a healthcare facility on or before 12/29/2020
• A Surgical Technologist holding an active Certification of Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TSC) meets this license requirement
• 2 years of experience with sterile processing

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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