Overview
The Certified Sterile Processing Technician, under the direction of the unit charge nurse, collects, cleans, disinfects, inspects and sterilizes surgical instruments and other medical equipment. Maintains code carts, chest carts, urology carts. Cleans hospital wide equipment as needed.
Qualifications
Education: - High School Diploma/GED
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Certification in either central service or surgery technology
Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Completion of formal central service technician or surgery technologist program
- Previous central service, surgery, or patient care work experience is desirable