Sterile Processing Tech II-Westwood Surgery Center

Job DescriptionDescriptionAs a Sterile Processing Technician at our Outpatient Surgery Center, you'll play a critical role behind the scenes ensuring our surgical teams are fully equipped to deliver world-class care. Under the general direction of the Sterile Processing Department management team, you will serve as an Instrument Technician supporting the sterile processing operations of the Outpatient Surgery Center. Your expertise in handling and sterilizing surgical instrumentation will directly support continuous, high-quality service across all surgical procedure rooms.\n \nPrimary Responsibilities:\n \n\nProcess surgical instruments in the decontamination area with precision and attention to safety.\nAssemble and sterilize instrument trays in accordance with departmental protocols and procedural needs.\nOperate sterilization and processing equipment including steam and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, washers, heat sealers, and dumbwaiters.\nStore, date, and rotate supplies to ensure readiness and compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.\n\nSalary Range: $29.00-$38.30\n QualificationsRequired\n\nAt least 6 months working experience in Sterile Processing. \nGraduate of accredited Sterile Processing program, Surgical Tech program or relevant experience. \nWorking knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile fields and the principles of an Operating Room decontamination.\nPrefer demonstrated skills in proper maintenance and cleaning of instrumentation. \nCorrect use of various decontamination equipment and instrument/tray sterilizers. \nOral and written skills to collect and relay information accurately. \nInterpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with all staff. \nSkill in performing calmly during emergent and /or stressful situations by taking an appropriate action. \nSkill in working as part of a team. \nAbility in the correct usage of proper English grammar and vocabulary to orient and train team members. \nAbility to lift surgical trays weighing up to 25lbs, handle surgical case carts weighing up to 200lbs. \nAbility to stand for long periods of time. \n\n Preferred \n \n\nWorking knowledge of bacteriology and medical terminology\nCertified Registered Central Service Technician Certification (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) \n