Sterile Processing Technician-Certified

We are currently hiring a Certified Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical services team! This is a 1.0 FTE, benefit eligible opportunity. Schedule works primarily 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday 2:00PM-10:30PM. Required call overnights, weekends and holidays.

Purpose of position 

Incumbents in this position are responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment in accordance with department and infection control policies.   

Compensation & Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $22.67 to $34.00, with a median wage of $28.34. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

Core Responsibilities and Duties 

Information 

• Finds, effectively uses and provides key patient care related information, demonstrating the potential clinical implications.  Exercises judgment that influences the delivery of patient care through process and patient experience.  Responds positively and readily to changing priorities and work assignments. 

Accurate and efficient work 

• Washes, disinfects and decontaminates surgical instruments and equipment according to policy. 

• Sorts, reassembles, wraps and places instruments in appropriate containers according to instrument cards and appropriate sterilization instructions, updates sets and methods of sterilization. 

• Inspects instruments for integrity, functionality and cleanliness before assembly in containers, wraps or peel pouches. 

• Maintains accurate instrument sterilization documentation. 

• Handles instruments, equipment and supplies to maintain their sterility and integrity. 

• Technical skills are performed to optimize processes, materials and time management.   

• Estimates supply usage for upcoming week and requests supplies to be ordered as needed in sterile processing area. 

• Maintains decontamination and instrument assembly area in an orderly and organized manner. 

• Competency in technology requirements 

• Demonstrates skill and proficiency with the use of all equipment and instrumentation.  Adapts to new learning requirements for use of all new technology. 

Procedures and Policies 

• Follows all established policies, procedures, and safety initiatives.  Protects and respects the confidentiality of personal health information.   

Active Engagement 

• Ensures timely completion of individual and department responsibilities and projects that meet department expectations including participating in unit/department meetings and activities.  Positively supports and mentors the integration of new employees into work group. 

Participates in activities that promote professional growth, ease of access, quality improvement and patient satisfaction. 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Certification as a Registered Certified Central Services Technician or must obtain within one year of hire.   

• Ability to work well with children and adults; interest in working with children and adolescents with disabilities. 

• Physically able to work hours required and lift heavy instrument sets, hours include off-premise call.  

• Customer service focused. 

Preferred 

• At least one year of prior experience as a central services technician 

• Knowledge of the principles of decontamination/sterilization 

At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

Gillette Children's participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action. Please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ for further details regarding E-Verify.