Tech, Sterile Processing

kp; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

kp in Falls Church, VA seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to handle decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and medical equipment. The role includes managing sterile supplies, equipment knowledge, and instrument repair processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining steri-lization records and coordinating with OR and clinics, while ensuring compliance with AAMI standards and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of instrument processing experience in ambulatory surgery settings.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Central Service Technician or CSPD certification within 6 months of hire.
• Aseptic techniques and sterilization methods knowledge required.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; prepares trays.
• Monitors solutions to ensure quality decontamination.
• Maintains sterilization records per protocol.
• Coordinates instrument needs with OR, clinics and end users.
• Maintains par levels with Materials Management; submits requisitions.
• Assists with instrument repairs tracking and maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stand/walk ability

Manual handling 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician is assigned full performance level duties to include decontamination, preparation, sterilization, maintenance and distribution of sterilized instruments and medical equipment. The position also includes management of sterile supplies, equipment knowledge, and maintenance of instrument repair process.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and equipment; assembles, wraps (as applicable) and sterilizes trays of instruments, scopes and other medical equipment.
• Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure consistency and quality decontamination of instruments, scopes and equipment.
• Makes instruments, scopes and equipment available to end users on schedule.
• Coordinates instrument, scope and equipment needs with the Operating Room, Clinics and other end users.
• Works in conjunction with on-site Materials Management representatives to maintain par levels, submit ordering requisitions.
• Verifies sterilization, washing and decontamination equipment is functioning properly.
• Maintains sterilization records per department protocol.
• Assists with instrument tracking of repairs and maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as instrument processing technician in an ambulatory surgery setting required.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Central Service Technician Certificate within 6 months of hire OR Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of aseptic techniques and sterilization methods required.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
• Knowledgeable about the AAMI standards and regulations.
• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hospital setting experience preferred.
• Completion of central supply technology course preferred.