$18.62 - $25.64/hr
Other duties as assigned by the SPD Supervisor, charge technician and/or Director. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience: Certification(s) : * BLS is mandatory within three months * CSPDT (certified sterile ...
$18.62 - $25.64/hr
Other duties as assigned by the SPD Supervisor, charge technician and/or Director. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience: Certification(s) : * BLS is mandatory within three months * CSPDT (certified sterile ...
Bangor, ME · On-site
$18.62 - $25.64/hr
Other duties as assigned by the SPD Supervisor, charge technician and/or Director. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience: Certification(s) : * BLS is mandatory within three months * CSPDT (certified sterile ...
Bangor, ME · On-site
$18.62 - $25.64/hr
Other duties as assigned by the SPD Supervisor, charge technician and/or Director. JOB REQUIREMENTS Experience: Certification(s) : * BLS is mandatory within three months * CSPDT (certified sterile ...
Ellsworth, ME · On-site
$16.93 - $24.55/hr
CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred * experience in SPD and scope processing highly preferred * Knows operating room instrumentation. * Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
Ellsworth, ME · On-site
$16.93 - $24.55/hr
CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred * experience in SPD and scope processing highly preferred * Knows operating room instrumentation. * Organized in setting up operating room instrument tray.
Bangor, ME · On-site
$18.75 - $24.15/hr
Participating in educational offerings to increase working knowledge of SPD standards & expectations. * Utilizes proper decontamination PPE and techniques. * Demonstrates appropriate cleaning ...
Bangor, ME · On-site
$18.75 - $24.15/hr
Participating in educational offerings to increase working knowledge of SPD standards & expectations. * Utilizes proper decontamination PPE and techniques. * Demonstrates appropriate cleaning ...
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An SPD (Sterile Processing Department) job involves cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment for surgeries and procedures. Technicians follow safety protocols to ensure all tools are free from contaminants, preventing infections in healthcare settings. They also track and organize instruments, maintain sterilization equipment, and adhere to hospital and regulatory guidelines. This role is critical in maintaining patient safety and supporting medical teams.
As an SPD Technician, your typical day includes receiving, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment. You'll also carefully inspect items for damage, document sterilization processes, and maintain inventory of sterile supplies. Collaboration with surgical and nursing teams is essential to ensure instruments are prepared and delivered promptly for scheduled procedures. The workload can be fast-paced, especially in hospitals with frequent surgeries, but you'll play a vital role in maintaining patient safety and supporting clinical teams. Over time, experienced technicians may take on lead roles or specialize in specific types of instruments or processes.
To excel as an SPD (Sterile Processing Department) Technician, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization procedures, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional certification such as the CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) preferred. Familiarity with automated sterilizers, tracking systems, and instrument decontamination equipment is often required. Reliability, organization, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential soft skills for the position. These abilities ensure surgical instruments are properly cleaned and sterilized, supporting patient safety and the smooth operation of healthcare facilities.
$18.62 - $25.64/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 9 days ago
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the sterile processing supervisor, the technician is responsible for performing the following duties related to the basic function of the department: follow hospital policies and procedures, properly cleans and prepares instrumentation for sterilization, transportation of soiled and sterile instruments to the operating room area, maintains competency in sterile processing processes, maintain good communication with co-workers and supervisor. Other duties as assigned by the SPD Supervisor, charge technician and/or Director.
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