Sterile Processing Technician - Orthopedic Surgery

About the role

The Central Services Technician is responsible for all task-based Central Services activities, including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, assembly and delivery of surgical and interventional procedure case carts, paring and replenishment of materials, and receiving and distribution of Central Services supplies.

Key responsibilities

• Decontaminate and assemble surgical instrumentation using an automated Instrument Tracking System
• Use an electronic handheld ordering device and work with the Materials Coordinator to par, order, and replenish soft supplies in the surgical core and CS packs storage area
• Assemble surgical case carts from predetermined preference lists, including surgical instrumentation, peel packs, soft supplies, packs, and implants
• Ensure quality and accuracy of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, and supply par and replenishment for all assigned activities during shift
• Select appropriate sterilization methods, verify parameters, and document sterility accurately and appropriately
• Comply with all department-specific policies and procedures
• Identify and report supply, equipment, and procedure problems to the Operations Supervisor or Manager
• Work under the guidance of the Lead Central Service Technician, Central Services Coordinator, and Materials Coordinator to prioritize tasks in support of clinical operations
• Provide varying weekend coverage and support across all Swedish campuses as needed
• Occasionally work overtime

Required qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completion of formal Central Services Technician course or successfully challenged course test

Preferred qualifications

• 1 year of related experience with surgical instrumentation in hospital Sterile Processing/Central Services environment
• Materials management and/or supply chain experience

Pay

$30.62 - $42.65 per hour. Placement within this range is determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources