Sterile Processing Technician

Essential Functions

• Collection and decontamination of instruments and disposal of biohazardous materials from procedure areas
• Utilization of both hand washing and the use of an ultrasonic washer techniques will be required to complete the washing, soaking, rinsing, and drying of instruments
• Assembling and packaging surgical trays and instruments per company guidelines
• Inspection, repair, and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment by following IFUs
• Sterilization of trays and instruments per company guidelines by use of autoclave methods
• Labeling and tracking instruments, trays, and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with all company, OSHA, AAAHC, FDA, CDC, CMS, and The Joint Commission standards
• Meticulous record keeping for all washing and sterilization cycles
• Organization and maintenance of Sterilized supplies, trays, and instruments
• Inventory management of surgical stock, decontamination, and sterile processing items
• Maintains Infection Prevention standards by controlling temperature and humidity
• Absorbent into cases to anticipate the needs and providing instruments to providers during procedures
• Cleaning after procedures
• Coordination with surgical vendors and reps to acquire and return instruments, trays, and equipment

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
• Sterile Processing experience required
• Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program required. Will consider extensive experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center if applicant does not have certification
• Orthopedic or Neurology experience preferred
• Prior Surgical Technologist preferred
• BLS/CPR certification required
• Must meet pre-employment requirements and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening. Depending on state-specific requirements, this may include drug sing, health screening, CPR/Basic First Aid, and license/credential verifications