Certified Sterile Processing Technician

• Location: Kokomo, IN

• Facility: St. Vincent Hospital

• Department: Sterile Processing

• Schedule: Full Time | Evenings | Hours: 3pm to 11:30pm | Rotating weekend and Holiday call.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).