Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Job Description

We’re excited to welcome TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital to our system—marking a new chapter in our shared mission to deliver exceptional care and strengthen our regional network.

Full Time, Day Shift

Job Overview

Responsible for performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment throughout the hospital, utilizing infection control and safety practices during all phases of the process.

Education

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) Technician course preferred.
• Must have one (1) of the following:
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution (CBSPD).
  
  

Experience

• 1 year of SPD experience preferred
  
  

Job Responsibilities

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

• Identifies broken and/or malfunctioning instruments.
• Uses First In, First Out (FIFO) principle to store processed surgical instrumentations in designated areas.
• Pulls correct requested instrumentation and supplies for surgical case carts as needed, per surgeon pick sheets.
• Follows manufacturer recommendations when operating SPD equipment.
• Works rotational weekends pulling SPD call technician duties.
• Restocks par level of decontamination protective supplies (e.g., gloves, masks with face shield, gowns).
• Restocks par level of decontamination cleaning solutions (e.g., detergents, enzymatic cleaner, lubricant).
• Completes applicable checks and maintenance of sterilizers, washers, and ultrasonic cleaner.
• Refers to surgery and endoscopy schedule to plan and prepare for needs of the day.
• Cleans and checks all equipment for operational performance prior to storing.
• Shelves sterile sets and peel packs properly in designated areas.
• Utilizes principles of safety and infection control, including universal precautions, decontaminates/processes instruments, etc.
• Cares for all instruments individually based on design function and delicacy.
• Cleans and processes flexible and rigid endoscopes.
• Reassembles instruments sets as it is listed on count sheets.
• Recognizes and replaces broken instrumentations in sets.
• Reviews SPD supply inventory and initiate orders as necessary.
• Demonstrates commitment to departmental goals.
• Attends and participates in meetings, in-services, and virtual/in-person training to keep current with trends in the SPD.
  
  

Working Conditions

Bending - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting 50 Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  
  

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
  
  

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  
  

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  
  

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community