Sterile Processing Technician - SPD

The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician. This entry-level role involves critical responsibilities for the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork skills. Training and certifications will be required within specified timeframes to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing preferred, ideally with perioperative or environmental services experience.
• Training in basic medical terminology required.
• Ability to attend to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Follow guidelines from AAMI, AORN, CDC, and hospital policies for patient safety.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organization

Teamwork

Independence

Excellent communication

Quick task performance

Attention to detail

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification for CRCST within 18 months of hire

Certification for CER within 2 years of hire

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Primary: 2:30pm-11:00pm; Secondary: 11:00am-7:30pm & 10:30pm-7:00am

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and equipment. The role is critical for infection prevention, following guidelines from AAMI, AORN, CDC, SGNA, and hospital policies to ensure patient and staff safety.

Key qualities include a strong work ethic, organization, teamwork, independence, excellent communication, quick task performance, and attention to detail. The technician will have extensive contact with people and interruptions, requiring good problem-solving skills under high-volume, deadline-driven environments.

The physical environment may involve high-pressure steam, mechanical, chemical, electrical, bio-waste, and bodily fluids, with conditions like noise, odors, and temperature variations. The technician may be assigned to the main Sterile Processing Department or the Ambulatory Surgery ENDO unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Certification for CRCST within 18 months of hire
• Certification for CER within 2 years of hire
• Experience in sterile processing preferred, with priority given to those with perioperative or environmental services experience
• Basic Medical Terminology
• Basic computer skills

Training/competency in attending to the needs of patients of all ages is required as applicable.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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