Sterile Processing Technician Senior
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Job Summary
Summary: Responsible for serving as an advanced technical resource within the Sterile Processing Department. Performs complex reprocessing activities and supports staff development, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and departmental improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and operational excellence.Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Performs all responsibilities of the Sterile Processing Technician I and II roles.
-Independently reprocesses complex surgical instrumentation, specialty devices, and advanced procedure sets in accordance with manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) and departmental standards.
-Serves as a preceptor and technical resource for staff, providing training and support related to sterile processing practices and instrumentation.
-Performs sterilization/HLD monitoring, equipment testing, and quality assurance activities in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
-Assists in identifying and resolving processing discrepancies, equipment issues, and quality concerns.
-Participates in departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and implementation of new instrumentation, equipment, and technologies
-Supports compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and departmental standards.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Licenses and Credentials: Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or C.S.P.D.T - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. required; Certified Instrument Specialist [CIS] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred; Certified Endoscope Reprocessor [CER] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred
Experience: Sterile Processing Experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of sterile processing workflows, instrumentation, sterilization methods, and specialty procedural support practices.
- Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex instrument workflow issues.
- Strong understanding of infection prevention, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices.
- Ability to serve as a subject matter expert and provide training, mentorship, and technical guidance.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with instrument tracking systems and specialty certifications preferred.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsRemote Type
OnsiteWork Location
75 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours
40Employee Type
RegularWork Shift
Day (United States of America)Pay Range
$23.34 - $33.37/HourlyGrade
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