Sterile Processing Tech

About the role

The Sterile Processing Tech is responsible for the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and supplies used in the operating room. This position may also perform the duties of stocking supplies in pre and post-op areas.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, medical supplies and equipment
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment and makes them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory; submit requisitions; collects and distributes instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas
• Verifies that equipment functions properly: completes requisitions for repair or replacement of surgical instrumentation; removes defective instrumentation from general service
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Documents all steps of the sterilization process accurately and legibly; maintains sterilization logs and organizes evidence of sterilization processes
• Affords assistance in matters related to sterile processing

Requirements

Nationally recognized Sterile Processing certification highly desired upon hire or must be obtained within 90 days of successful completion of educational/training program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved sterile processing training program
• Ability to pass a background check

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity
• Knowledge of sterile processing techniques

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan
• $3,000 Sign On Bonus (amount pro-rated based on assigned FTE)

Pay

Summit's hiring range for this position is $22.70 to $28.38 per hour.

Schedule

This role is a full-time opportunity based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday with variable start and end times. This role may require flexibility to float to other Summit locations as needed.