Operating Room Sterile Processing Tech

Job Summary

As our Operating Room Tech, you will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing technical and supportive services in the Operating Room under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor/Clinical Coordinator. Every day you will access or distribute drugs, needles, or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy. Your role ensures seamless and safe OR function, supporting surgical procedures and maintaining sterility.

Responsibilities

• Access or distribute drugs, needles, or syringes to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as per hospital policy.
• Ensure the OR runs smoothly by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously, referring to each individual by name when appropriate, and screening individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.
• Operate, clean, and maintain equipment.
• Collect, process, and sterilize articles from all areas including the Operating Room on a priority basis.
• Serve as the SPD liaison with physicians' offices and instrument vendors by obtaining special requests prior to elective surgery and ensuring that required instruments are prepared and available as needed.
• Run and monitor the biological test for the stream and Sterrad (low temperature) sterilizers.

Requirements

• Required High School Graduate or GED General Studies
• One year of full-time experience as a central service technician
• Six months experience in processing and assembling surgical instruments (experience may be waived for individuals who have successfully completed a CST externship at Sequoia Hospital)
• One year experience in general transcription required
• Two years general secretary experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years combined experience in healthcare industry
• Preferred experience/training in EKG interpretation preferred
• Experience in billing systems preferred
• Experience in event coordination preferred