In this role, you will need:

• a minimum of two years of experience
• HSPA (IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification

Alternate job titles:

Sterile Processing Technician, Central Sterile Technician, CS Tech, SPD Tech, CPD Tech, Sterilization Tech 

Certification:

CBSPD CBSPD

HSPA Become Certified – Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Membership/Society:

AAMI AAMI

Impacts on the facility: 

Sterile Processing has a direct and significant effect on surgeon satisfaction, risk, patient safety, revenue, and cost. Disruptions in Sterile Processing or improper sterilization can have serious consequences for surgeons, patients, and hospitals’ bottom-lines.

“…we get to travel, meet new people and visit new states. It’s like a new world from home, while learning more about the SPD process. We really are the heartbeat of the hospital.”

SPD TECH