Certified Sterile Processing Tech - Evenings
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught a mistake that could have affected a patient.
What they are checking: Whether they pay close attention and take patient safety personally in a behind-the-scenes job.
Do you hold CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification, and how do you keep it current?
What they are checking: Whether they meet the strongly preferred certification and keep learning in the field.
What would you do
You open a tray and find bioburden still on an instrument after it was processed. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stop it from reaching a patient and send it back through the process every time.
The OR calls asking for a tray right now, but it hasn't finished its cycle. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they refuse to cut corners on sterilization even under pressure from the OR.
This job is 3 to 11:30 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. How does that schedule work for you?
What they are checking: Whether they'll be dependable on the evening shift the department needs covered.
About the work
Walk me through how you decontaminate a tray of surgical instruments after a case.
What they are checking: Whether they follow every step, like point-of-use care and enzyme soaks, that makes sterilization work.
How do you decide between steam, low-temperature or other sterilization methods for an item?
What they are checking: Whether they know manufacturer instructions for use and which items can't take steam.
What do you check on biological and chemical indicators, and what happens if one fails?
What they are checking: Whether they understand load recall and why indicator failures must be acted on right away.
How do you assemble a complex instrument set so it's complete and correct?
What they are checking: Whether they're careful with count sheets and instrument names so surgeons have what they need.
How do you set up surgical case carts for the next day on evening shift?
What they are checking: Whether they can plan ahead so the morning OR starts on time.
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