The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, processing, and distribution of medical surgical instruments and equipment to various clinical areas daily. This role also involves maintaining adequate inventory, operating sterilization equipment, and ensuring instrumentation is ready for scheduled surgeries.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have on-the-job or formal training as a central service technician (over 30 days or up to 3 months) and possess a current CRCST Certification, along with a high school diploma or equivalency. Essential qualifications include making sound judgments, establishing work priorities, correctly identifying surgical instruments, and demonstrating good aseptic technique.
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Job description
At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Surgical Services team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.
In the Sterile Processing Technician position, you will play a key role in the decontamination and processing of instruments and equipment. Re-stock equipment carts used in various hospital departments.
Distributes medical surgical reprocessed instruments to clinical areas daily and as needed.
Cleans, packages and processes various trays and instruments.
Keeps adequate inventory of stock in surgical services to assure continuous patient care.
Operates decontaminating and high-level disinfecting equipment and maintains daily control record to assure proper sterilization.
Cleans shelves, cupboards, autoclaves, sinks and counters according to written procedures.
Clean and disinfect endoscopy scopes as needed.
Assists in evaluation of new products.
Assists in keeping records specific to department.
Assist in orienting new Central Supply personnel.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Dental
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Comprehensive Medical
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Employee Recognition Events
Student Loan Repayment Programs
Extended Illness Benefits
Vested Retirement Contributions
Retrieves supplies from Materials Management Department.
Takes call time on a rotation basis.
Ensure instrumentation is available and ready for next day’s surgery schedule and alert director of shortages.
Responsible for prioritizing trays of instruments for reprocessing ensuring the availability of instruments in demand
Respond to pages promptly and appropriately.
Perform daily air removal tests (DART) and biological testing for sterilizers.
Answer departmental phone and respond to requests accordingly.
Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
Attends workshops and in-services which meet individual needs in area of skill development and continuing education.
Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.
What you will bring to the role
Makes sound judgments based on factual information.
Establishes work priorities based on work load and need.
Correctly identifies surgical instruments and medical surgical supplies.
Demonstrates knowledge and working vocabulary of medical terminology.
Communicates relevant information accurately and concisely.
Functions as a member of a team demonstrating team effort.
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform in a calm and proficient manner in an emergency situation.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize good aseptic technique and infection control practices.
Your Experience and Qualifications
On the job or formal training as a central service technician over 30 days or up to 3 months.
Current CRCST Certification
High School graduate or equivalency
Make a Difference with Us
At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team
Ready to Apply?
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.
