Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Certification Required: CRCST

Certified Registered Central Service Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Cleans packages sterilizes and stores the supplies instruments and equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the philosophy goals and objectives of the Facility.

• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.

• Communicates effectively with patients visitors physicians and co workers

• Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences

• Adheres to sterilization process policies and procedures

• Correctly operates sterilizers ultrasonic washers and other equipment for processing items

• Maintains inventory levels and accurate records

• Other duties as assigned
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires constant and frequent judgment and response. Requires English language skills for interpersonal and telephone communication. Requires high-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care activities. Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs occasional overhead and low reaching bending and the ability to exert force of up to 50 lbs. occasionally up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

• This position requires approximately 0% to 10% travel.

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• High School Diploma; Associates Degree desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Certification Required: CRCST

  Certified Registered Central Service Technician

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 0-2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required
• Experience in central processing functions preferred

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidates work location and qualifications including relevant education work experience skills and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $22.84 - $35

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.