Sterile Processing Technician Non-Certified (FT- 1.0 FTE, Variable Shift)

**Position Summary:** While working behind the scenes in a fast paced environment, a sterile processing technician ensures patient safety for Bozeman Health without being patient facing. Responsible for safe & efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping & sterilization of all reprocessed instruments, distribution of equipment, and case cart management. Supports departmental initiatives to meet productivity standard and flexible staffing needs. Interacts daily with a wide variety of staff, disciplines, service lines, and vendors. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Required** - High School diploma **Preferred** - Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), or field related certification - previous healthcare experience **Essential Job Functions:** In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements. - Collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination. - Manually cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter, and operating & maintaining decontamination equipment. - Preparing & packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization. - Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. - Monitoring, operating, and testing sterilization equipment including washers, ultrasonics, automatic endoscope preprocessors, autoclaves, low temperature sterilizers, and drying cabinets. - Examining supplies meticulously to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized. - Sterilizing, preparing, wrapping, and organizing equipment into instrument trays for use during medical procedures. - Preparing and delivering all necessary equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts. - Maintaining records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies. - Controlling the inventory, reordering supplies, and checking expiration dates. - Participating in regular in-service education. - Complying with the standards established by all regulatory agencies. - Other duties as assigned. - Education requirements per DNV programs **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job. - Good judgment and critical-thinking skills. - Manual dexterity and the ability to handle fragile equipment. - Ability to work well in a team or independently. - Capability to work in a face paced and stressful environment. - Ability to work varied shifts. - Self-directed; completes assignments accurately, thoroughly, and with minimal oversight. - Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. **Schedule Requirements** - This role requires regular and sustained attendance. - The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. - On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs. **Physical Requirements** - **Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds):** Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people. - **Sit (Continuously):** Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. - **Stand (Occasionally):** Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. - **Walk (Occasionally):** Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination. - **Climb (Rarely):** Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms. - **Twist/Ben…