Job Description

B. Key Responsibilities
• Must have practical knowledge of theory, principles, practice, and techniques of asepsis to prevent
the spread of infection.
• Must have practical knowledge of microbiology and the principles as they apply to surgical supply
operations as they relate to the resistance of microorganisms to external destructive agents such as
heat, and chemicals used for sterilization and High-Level Disinfection (HLD).
• Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for steam autoclaving including, but not
necessarily limited to:

Biological testing of sterilization efficacy utilizing commercially available incubated biological test
vials.
Chemical indicators, internal and external, used for identifying steam sterilization exposure.
Use, purpose, and correct interpretation of the Bowie-Dick test.
Interpretation and proper recording of results of all sterilization tests.
Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of chemical sterilization such as
Sterrad, including, but not necessarily limited to:
Biological testing of sterilization efficacy utilizing commercially available incubated biological test
vials.
Chemical indicators, internal and external, are used for identifying sterilization exposure.
Processes for routine operator maintenance, including replenishment of sterilant cartridges.
Interpretation and proper recording of results of all sterilization tests.
Must have a working knowledge of standard procedures for use of HLD systems such as Medivator
Advantage, Trophon, and manual HLD utilizing Cidex OPA.
Must be aware of and capable of performing on a routine daily basis all testing and quality assurance
procedures associated with the use of these devices and chemicals.
Must have a good working knowledge of the availability, economics, use, operation, maintenance,
assembly, and disassembly of the full range of surgical supplies, instruments, equipment, and the
specific cleaning, sterilizing, and storage requirements of each.
Must possess a very broad knowledge of all types of surgical and clinical instrumentation. This
knowledge must include sufficient working knowledge to be able to identify damaged or broken
instruments and be able to find a suitable replacement item if available.
Knowledge of surgical specialty instrumentation must include a minimum of the following specialties:
General; including laparoscopic instrumentation.
GYN; including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic instrumentation.
Orthopedics; including arthroscopic instrumentation, total joint arthroplasty, fracture fixation, and
soft tissue procedures.

• Microscopic surgical instrument care and handling; for example, eye cataract instrumentation.
• Must have a thorough familiarity with surgical procedures performed in a hospital Operating Room.
• Must have knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques including characteristics of
• various types of detergents, and cleaning techniques.
• Must have knowledge of the proper handling, cleaning, and reprocessing for use of flexible
• endoscopes such as colonoscopes and gastroscopes.
• Must be able to follow detailed step-by-step instructions provided by the manufacturer for the
• handling, cleaning, and sterilization or HLD processing of a large variety of surgical and clinical
• Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• Must be capable of performing all physical demands of the SPS department including but not limited to:
• Prolonged standing, frequently as much as 8 hours per duty day with normal rest and meal
• beaks.
• Frequent lifting of instrument baskets weighing up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of objects
• up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts weighing several hundred pounds.
• Frequent and repetitive bending to floor level.
• Frequent and repetitive lifting above the shoulders, with occasional lifts above the head.
• Must be capable of working in a loud environment with occasionally very loud noises.
• Must be capable of wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 8 hours of a duty
• day with normal rest and meal breaks.
• Must be capable of working in a hot and humid environment while wearing PPE.
• Must be capable of performing repetitive work for long periods of time.
• Must be flexible and able to change tasks at a moment’s notice.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are
• client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory
• bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not
specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or higher by the International
• Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM/HSPA) OR
• VA Level 2 certification with a minimum of 2 years of current work experience in the SPS environment OR
• Non-Certified technicians with documented and verifiable SPS hands-on work experience for a minimum of
• 5 years OR
• Possess either a HSPA Certification or a CBSPD Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from a nationally recognized CRCST training program with a minimum of 2 current years of
• documented work in the field OR
• Graduation from a nationally recognized Operating Room Technician training program with a minimum of 2
• current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment OR
• Graduation from a US military training program for Surgical Technicians with a minimum of 2 current years
• of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Other Special Qualifications:
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• • Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.