Job Title:ย Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Facility/Unit: Surgical Services โ Sterile Processing
Shift: Day Shift
Hours: MondayโFriday, 8:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
Schedule: MโF, No OT (Subject to change based on unit needs)
Call Requirements: 6 days/month, 1 weekend/month
Pay Rate: $34-$37/hr
Type: Contract
Facility Overviewโข 4 Inpatient Operating Rooms
โข 5 Outpatient Operating Rooms
โข 2 Outpatient Endoscopy Rooms
โข Pediatric experience required
โข Equipment: Arthrex, Steris, Olympus, etc.
โข Scrubs: Royal Blue
โข All RTO must be listed at time of submission
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Certified Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) with a minimum of 1โ3 years of experience and at least 1 year of active certification. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and delivering clean, sterilized instruments and equipment necessary for medical examinations, surgeries, and clinical procedures while ensuring strict compliance with infection prevention and sterilization standards.
Responsibilitiesโข Prepare and deliver clean and sterilized instruments and equipment for surgeries, examinations, and procedures
โข Sterilize, wrap, organize, and assemble medical equipment and surgical instruments into trays
โข Lay out surgical gloves and gowns prior to procedures
โข Collect and manually clean contaminated instruments and equipment for sorting and decontamination
โข Perform decontamination (Manual, Mechanical, High-Level Disinfection โ HLD) using facility equipment
โข Prepare and package decontaminated medical tools for sterilization
โข Operate and monitor sterilization equipment (Steam & Low Temperature Sterilization)
โข Inspect supplies meticulously to ensure cleanliness and functionality
โข Report any sterilization equipment issues to supervisors and request replacements as needed
โข Maintain detailed records of sterilization cycles, maintenance, and inventory
โข Reorder medical and surgical supplies, monitor inventory, and check expiration dates
โข Properly remove and dispose of medical waste
โข Perform assembly and handling of general instrumentation, laparoscopic instruments, flexible endoscopes, and dental trays
โข Demonstrate competency in handling facility-specific equipment and devices
Requirementsโข Minimum 1โ3 years Sterile Processing experience
โข Certified Sterile Processing Technician โ CBSPD or CRCST (HSPA) required
โข Must be certified for a minimum of 1 year
โข AHA BLS required (cannot be within 30 days of expiration)
โข Dental tray assembly experience required
โข Decontamination experience โ Manual, Mechanical, HLD using facility equipment required
โข Assembly experience โ Competent in care and handling of medical devices, equipment, and instruments required
โข General instrumentation, laparoscopic instruments, and flexible endoscope experience required
โข Sterilization experience โ Steam & Low Temperature Sterilization required
โข Pediatric experience highly desired
โข Experience with Arthrex, Steris, Olympus equipment highly desired
โข Preferred Certifications:
CER (HSPA) โ Endoscope Reprocessor Certification
CIS (HSPA) โ Instrument Specialist
CSIS (CBSPD) โ Instrument Specialist Certification
Required/Desired SkillsSkill | Required / Desired | Amount of Experience
Minimum of 1โ3 yrs Exp. | Required | 3 Years
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD, CRCST/HSPA) | Required | 0
Certified for min of 1 year | Required | 0
AHA BLS (cannot be within 30 days of expiration) | Required | 0
Dental Tray experience | Required | 0
Decontamination experience (Manual, Mechanical, HLD, facility equipment) | Required | 0
Assembly experience (care and handling of medical devices/instruments) | Required | 0
General instrumentation, Laparoscopic instruments, Flexible endoscope experience | Required | 0
Sterilization experience (Steam & Low Temp; facility-specific equipment) | Required | 0
Experience with pediatric patients | Highly Desired | 0
Experience with Arthrex, Steris, Olympus | Highly Desired | 0
CER (HSPA) Endoscope Reprocessor Certification | Highly Desired | 0
CIS (HSPA) or CSIS (CBSPD) Instrument Specialist Certification | Highly Desired | 0