Certified Sterile Processing Tech

As a Certified Sterile Processing Tech at Ascension Wisconsin, your primary responsibilities include inspecting and assembling surgical instruments, operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, and ensuring all instruments are properly decontaminated according to established protocols. You’ll also be required to validate instrument sets for completeness and assist in maintaining inventory for case carts. Additionally, performing quality assurance program audits of your peers will be part of your role.

To apply for the Certified Sterile Processing Tech position at Ascension Wisconsin, you need to have a high school diploma equivalency or at least one year of relevant job-specific experience. Additionally, you must be credentialed as a Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing from either the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution before your hire or transfer date.

Yes, Ascension Wisconsin offers a sign-on bonus for the Certified Sterile Processing Tech position! This is part of our commitment to enhance recruitment and recognize the skills and dedication that techs bring to our healthcare facilities. We encourage you to apply and take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

Ascension Wisconsin provides a comprehensive benefits package for the Certified Sterile Processing Tech role, including paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, wellness plans, retirement benefits with employer match plans, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefit options may vary based on position.

Absolutely! Ascension Wisconsin is a military-friendly organization and welcomes individuals with military experience to apply for the Certified Sterile Processing Tech position. We value the unique perspectives and skills that veterans bring and are happy to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission in healthcare.

When answering this question, focus on your passion for supporting healthcare and patient safety. Emphasize your desire to ensure surgical instruments are sterile and functioning, your attention to detail, and how your teamwork contributes to improved patient outcomes.

In a fast-paced environment, it's crucial to stay organized and efficient. Explain your approach to managing time, such as using checklists for instrument sets, collaborating with team members to share workloads, and being adaptable to changes or urgent requests while maintaining quality.

Talk about your hands-on experience with various sterilization equipment, including any specific types you’ve operated. Highlight your understanding of their functions, how you perform routine checks, and how you ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.

Discuss your protocol for handling damaged instruments, emphasizing the importance of reporting the issue immediately, assessing the extent of the damage, and collaborating with your team to ensure patient safety and make arrangements for repair or replacement.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing communication and collaboration. Discuss how you’d listen to your colleague’s perspective, reference established protocols, and aim for a solution that ensures compliance and operational efficiency.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning. Talk about attending relevant seminars, participating in workshops, subscribing to industry journals, and engaging with professional organizations to keep abreast of the latest sterile processing practices and standards.

Highlight your organization skills in managing instrument sets, such as using count sheets and tracking systems. Explain the systematic steps you take to check for completeness, including double-checking against current standards to avoid any errors.

Share a specific scenario illustrating a challenge you faced, your thought process to address it, and the steps taken to resolve the situation. Highlight the importance of teamwork, communication, and adherence to protocols in overcoming the challenge.

Discuss the vital importance of quality assurance in maintaining patient safety and operational excellence. Emphasize how regular audits and continuous improvement contribute to high standards in sterile processing and enhance the effectiveness of surgical teams.

Show your enthusiasm for Ascension Wisconsin by discussing the organization’s commitment to compassionate care, community service, and professional development. Highlight how these values resonate with your personal beliefs and career goals in healthcare.