Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician II is a certified technician whose areas of responsibilities covers decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established standards/guidelines. The SP Tech II demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness when working in an in-direct patient care department and addressing the request of the customer or provider.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
AND
Central Service Technology Course/Or Equivalent Work Experience (at least one year experience in central sterile processing)
AND
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross

Hold one of the following certifications or obtain within one year of hire:
CRCST, CSPDT, CBSPD or CRM

One (1) year of Central Sterile Processing experience required.

Special Requirements
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Bilingual skills preferred, Writing/Reports (Legible handwriting and coherent writing)

Other Skills: Medical Terms (Surgical/ Medical Terminology Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Multi-task in a fast paced environment, Ability to lead projects ,Monitor and interpret results of gauges & Research surgical instruments and supply companies), PC (Skills must be appropriate to meet the job requirements)

4. Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, On Call

Equipment Operated: Sterilization equipment, decontamination equipment, computer/printer, elevator system, scope disinfector, heat sealer, and incubators.
Bar code Scanners Computer software, Temperature Monitors, and Equipment Gauges, Visual Screen Monitors, Digital Camera, and Inter-department Paging System