Sterile Processing Technician

About the role

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the care and preparation of surgical instruments and supplies according to AAMI standards. The technician maintains established inventory levels by checking supplies and equipment, orders supplies for the area, and performs appropriate testing of all sterilizers while keeping accurate records.

Effectively organizes time, equipment, and supplies to ensure needed items are readily available for the OR based on the daily schedule. Uses equipment accurately to prevent damage or loss of instruments and confirms proper aseptic techniques and procedures are followed according to accepted standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing inventory of supplies and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the instrument room, decontamination room, and sterile supply room.
• Performs daily testing and load-specific biological testing as required per policy and maintains sterilization logs.
• Uses manufacturer's IFU's (Instructions for Use) for cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Performs the cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of equipment utilizing multiple methods, including steam sterilization, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfection with the automated endoscope reprocessor.
• Ensures instruments are accounted for upon receipt from the OR.
• Assists in the cleaning and turn-over of OR rooms between cases, as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Instrument technician experience, 2 years or equivalent experience.
• Certified Sterile Processing Certificate required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Knowledge of standard precautions, aseptic technique, and principles of sterilization and instrument handling.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
• Life Insurance.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• And more!