What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Sterilization Technician position at Pride Health?
Pride Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) to support our client’s medical facility in Cincinnati, OH. This is a 13-week contract with the potential for an extension and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Disassembles, cleans, and disinfects instruments and equipment used for patient care utilizing correct manual and mechanical processes.
- Operates equipment used in the decontamination process, i.e. sonic washer, cart washers, washer sterilizers and decontaminators.
- Performs cleaning tasks in work area as assigned.
- Uses universal precautions when working in decontamination area (i.e., gloves, face shields, protective gown).
- Makes rounds throughout the facility to retrieve reusable instruments and equipment and transports back to the Sterile Processing Department.
- Unloads instruments from washer sterilizers and distributes to appropriate workstations.
- Assembles instrument trays and packs utilizing written instructions and proper protocol.
- Checks for sharpness and proper functioning of instruments.
- Recognizes and memorizes a large variety of instruments.
- Applies sterilization wrappers properly to maintain the integrity of the contents.
- Utilizes heat sealer on packs as needed.
- Loads sterilizer carriage and transports trays to sterilization area.
- Checks trays, packs, and basins on sterilizer carriage making certain that correct procedures have been utilized.
- Able to operate each type of sterilizer. Selects correct cycle and time period required for specified load.
- Knowledgeable of all methods of sterilization (i.e., Sterrad, Steam).
- Accurately documents all sterilization information. This can be completed manually or through the use of a computer.
- Biological monitoring is completed per departmental policy.
Must have Skills/qualifications/experience:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Required: 2 years of Central service experience
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
- BLS - AHA
Additional Information:
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Duration: Full-time, 13 weeks
Shifts: Monday- Friday, 2:30 PM-11 PM
Hourly Pay: $27 - $28/ hour
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.
Salary : $27 - $28
