Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Schedule: 20 hours per week, Midnight shift, 11:00pm - 7:30am, Rotating weekends and holidays
Sign on bonus: Eligible
Department: Sterile Processing
Coordinates surgical instruments and supplies for surgery. Serves as contact person for Operating Room personnel in need of instruments and supplies. Develops strong knowledge of core specialty with secondary experience in other cores. Functions as resource in the department and coordinates the trial, purchase and building of new and/or revised instrument sets, responsible for consignment/loaner tray build. Performs a variety of Central Processing Department (CPD) Technician service duties such as, but not limited to: washing, (re)assembling and (re)wrapping instruments, equipment and supplies for sterilization; operating sterilizing equipment; dispensing various supplies and equipment; dispensing various supplies and equipment upon request; maintaining inventories; confirming that patient charges/credits are processed correctly; basic computer data input to send messages, work orders, etc. Prioritizes workflow effectively, responding to routine and emergency user requests. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe facility. Performs other related duties as requested by authorized personnel.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) required. In lieu of the CRCST, a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) will be acceptable.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Certificate attained through successful completion of a sterile processing program at an accredited institution is preferred.
Two years relevant experience preferred.
Must have in-depth knowledge and experience of surgical instrumentation and be able to properly identify many types of instrumentation and able to proficiently assemble instrument sets with speed and accuracy.
Must understand and speak English sufficient to read, write and follow oral and/or written instructions. - Must be able to write legibly and spell with accuracy.
Must possess and demonstrate discretion in dealing with confidential information and the communication skills, initiative, tact, diplomacy and dependability to perform all duties of the position; must be capable of functioning in a fast paced, stressful environment.
Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of the position.
Must be clean in appearance. No additional preferences.

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
No