Sterile Processing Technician

About the role

This role involves performing instrumentation decontamination, sterilization, packaging, inventory, and distribution tasks following established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling, cleaning, sterilizing, reassembling, and packaging sterile supplies according to specifications and manufacturer instructions.
• Operating sterilization equipment such as washers, ultrasonic machines, steam and ethylene oxide sterilizers, and heat sealers.
• Following safety protocols and handling trays and sets per storage guidelines.
• Retrieving used instruments and equipment from clinical areas, inspecting for cleanliness, assembly, and functionality.
• Identifying malfunctioning items, recording issues, and notifying supervisors or biomedical engineers.
• Filling requisitions, transporting sterile supplies, and maintaining inventory levels.
• Documenting daily activities and maintaining a contaminant-free environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Registered Central Supply Technician Certification and specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.