Acute Care, Autoclave, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, HSPA (High Speed Packet Access), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Medical Instrumentation, Medical Products, Medical Terminology, Nursing Management, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient.
Essential Functions
- Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Core Charge RN, and Core Supervisor, prepares and delivers medical/surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Cleans, packages, and processes surgical equipment and instrumentation, as well as maintains inventory and storage of supplies in the core.
- Manages multiple computer applications to assist with sterilization tracking and processes.
- Operates and troubleshoots power equipment to process instruments (e.g., autoclaves, washer disinfector, ultrasonic cleaners).
Skills
Required Skills & Experience
- Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
- Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner.
- Demonstrated patient-centered and customer-focused communication skills.
- Frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds or more, with occasional work above shoulder level.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Prefer two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years, or vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.
- Alternatively, at least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.
- Prefer knowledge of medical terminology.
Education
Required Education
- High School diploma or GED.
Certifications & Licensure
Required
- Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification as a Central Processing Technician (CRCST) within 18 months of hire.
- Must be 18 years of age prior to start date.
- CBSPD or CRCST
- BLS
Preferred
- Vocational certificate as Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant within the last two years.
- Two years of experience in the handling and sterilization processing of surgical/medical/dental instrumentation within the past four years.
- At least two years of experience as a Central Service Technician or Patient Care Assistant in an acute care setting within the last five years.
Join our dedicated team in Rochester, MN, a city known for its high quality of life, excellent educational opportunities, and world-class healthcare facilities. Experience a supportive work environment where you can grow and make a difference in patient care.
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