POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of Sterile Processing is to assist in direct patient care by ensuring the Operating Room staff has correct, fully functional, sterile surgical instrumentation delivered in a timely manner consistent with the highest standards of customer service. Instrument Techs are asked to perform the four basic departmental functions (decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, and dispatch) with efficiency, expertise, and accuracy. The manner in which an Instrument Tech will perform these duties will be characterized by resourcefulness, determination, courtesy, and professionalism. Techs are expected to build and maintain a comprehensive body of knowledge with respect to the standards and procedures associated with the preparation, sterilization, storage, and delivery of surgical instrumentation. Complies with UHS and Departmental policies. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent experience is required. National certification through the International Association of Healthcare Service Materiel Management as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) is required within one (1) year from the date of hire. Experience within University Health System is preferred.