Overview:
Compensation / Benefits
- $16.72-$27.30/hr based on previous work experience.
- Evening shift differential$1.10/hr.
- Night shift differential $1.25/hr.
- Weekend differential $1.25/hr.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Our Sterile Processing Department is a fast paced, team oriented, quality driven team consisting of 22 members, with experience ranging from 6 months to 37 years. The types of procedures performed in our health system include cardiology, orthopedics, dental, endocrine, ear, nose and throat, general surgery, robotics, gynecology, labor and delivery, neurology urology, and bariatrics. As a team, we process between 2500 and 7500 instruments per day. Our processing technicians demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, autonomy, critical thinking skills and recognize the importance of their role as a key component to our health systems commitment to our patients and the need for quality work. We welcome you to take the next step in your professional journey and join our team!
Responsibilities:
- The SPD Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards for decontamination, assembly, inspection, and preparing the surgical instruments/equipment for sterilization.
- The SPD Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between the OR, Central Processing and the facility as a whole while practicing above average customer service.
- Performs duties as a SPD Technician independently, works proficiently without supervision and is qualified to train new employees.
- Works in conjunction with the Pharmacy to re-supply crash carts with IV fluids and medications.
- Serves as a resource to all CSSPD customers.
- Also responsible for cleaning, issuing patient care equipment and supplies.
Qualifications:
Education
- High school education or the equivalent.
Experience
- Must be Certified through the HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD with the CRCST or CSPDT credential respectively.
- 1 year minimum sterile processing experience required.
(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).
Certification
- Must be certified in Sterile Processing.
