Job Class

NURSING RELATED

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Performs duties in Central Sterile Processing either in Decontam, Instrument Prep or Sterile Issue that relates to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment to be used in patient care. 

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Education

Job related course work beyond high school - Successful completion of Central Sterile Processing Education Program with certificate or proof of completion. OR, graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech training program.

Minimum Experience

No previous experience

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

NOT APPLICABLE

Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)

N/A

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the education requirement only, will accept High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in either Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology. 

Other Required Experience

1 year of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology - Preferred

Certification as a Central Supply or Central Sterile Processing Tech - Preferred 

Experience with Sterrad, Steam and ETO Sterilizers. - Preferred

Knowledge of Decontamination, Assembly, Packaging and Sterilization Procedures.  Knowledge of various types of Surgical Instrumentation. - Preferred

As of Jan 2002, any GHS employee working in a sterile processing role is grandfathered from the High School diploma or GED requirement of this job. - Required

Position Posting Category

Clinical Professional/Technical