The Sterile Processing Technician II performs essential Sterile Processing Department duties including manual decontamination, operating mechanical washers and sterilizers, assembly, packaging, and quality inspections of instruments and devices. This role is responsible for tracking and distributing reusable surgical instrumentation to various UHS units to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
A minimum requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent along with at least one year of experience in Sterile Processing Department (SPD), certified or uncertified. Preferred qualifications include surgical inventory experience and specific professional certifications like CRCST or CSPDT.
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Job description
Position Overview Under general direction performs Sterile Processing Department duties, which include but are not limited to manual decontamination, operating mechanical washers, assembly, packaging, sterilization, operating various sterilizers, equipment and instrument quality inspections, ordering supplies and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and medical devices.
Following UHS Sterile Processing and Infection control policies must be able to interpret, maintain and document sterilization records in the electric instrument tracking system.
Provide for and track all UHS inpatient units, off site clinical areas and outpatient clinics reusable instrumentation.
All to provide positive patient outcomes by meeting the needs of our customers identified as physicians, clinical units, ancillary areas, clinics and UHS affiliates.
Primary Department, Division, or
Unit
Sterile Processing, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital Primary Work Shift: Day Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation Range: $18.56 - $26.92 per hour, depending on experience ----- Monday - Thursday, 10 Hour shifts. On-call rotation as required. Education/Experience Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent At least 1 year experience in SPD (certified or uncertified) Preferred: Surgical inventory experience License/Certification Minimum Required: (HSPA) Certified and Registered Central Service Technician
CRCST OR (CBSPD) Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician- CSPDT Preferred: HSPA additional to CRCST Certified Instrument Specialist – CIS Certified Endoscope Reprocessor – CER CBSPD addition to CSPDT Certified Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing Technician – CASSPT Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor – CFER Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist – CSIS Job
Responsibilities
Drives the commitment for exceptional patient experience
Performs equipment quality tests such as cleaning washer screens, spray arms, protein tests, and daily maintenance checks on sterilizers Utilizes various decontamination and sterilization equipment including mechanical washers, ultrasonic washers, high- and low-temperature sterilizers, Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilizers, and instrument dryers
Retrieves and receives used instruments and equipment from clinical areas in an aseptic manner to prevent cross-contamination and reduce exposure risks, following OSHA standards
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Vision Coverage
403(b) Retirement Plan
Legal Services
Company Match
Wellness Rewards
Childcare Discount
Financial Advisor Access
PTO Donation Program
Virtual Mental Health Support
Food Pantry Access
Professional Attire Access
Documents all reusable medical devices upon receipt in the decontamination area using an instrument tracking system
Applies industry-leading manual cleaning methods with appropriate detergents, brushes, and PPE, followed by mechanical cleaning processes
Conducts thorough quality inspections on instruments, including testing sharpness, using boroscopes, checking for residue proteins, and assessing for pitting or corrosion
Assembles surgical sets and equipment following manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs) and count sheets to ensure accuracy and completeness
Performs quality checks on wrapped or containerized sets prior to sterilization to verify integrity and proper packaging
Selects the correct sterilization method and cycle, monitors equipment performance, and documents chemical and biological testing outcomes
Handles ETO sterilization in compliance with safety standards, including aeration, emergency procedures, and proper PPE use; maintains current certification in ETO safety
Performs visual inspections for chemical indicator color change and aseptically distributes sterile instruments to appropriate units
Cleans, disinfects, stores, distributes, and tracks reusable durable medical equipment such as IV pumps, SCDs, and PCA machines
Maintains inventory levels and ensures sterile items and equipment are stored properly and ready for timely distribution
Fulfills and restocks adult and pediatric crash carts as well as trauma carts to ensure readiness for emergencies Gains proficiency in surgical instrument specialties including General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Plastic, Cardio Thoracic, Neuro, Ophthalmic, ENT, GYN, Podiatry, Urology, Cystoscopy, Dental, and Dermatology
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