Sterile Processing Technician

About This Role

This role ensures the availability of cleaned, prepared, and sterilized medical equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and direct patient care. Responsibilities include receiving, cleaning, distributing, and storing medical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, clean, distribute, and store medical instruments and equipment
• Perform general and specialized instrument care duties
• Provide supplies as needed for surgical procedures
• Disassemble and clean critical reusable medical equipment according to manufacturer instructions
• Inspect, package, and reassemble surgical instruments and trays
• Practice High Level Disinfection, Pre-Vaccuum Sterilization, Gravity Displacement Sterilization, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma Sterilization techniques
• Practice record keeping and document control as defined in Standard Operating Procedures
• Communicate pertinent information to patients or appropriate staff in a timely manner

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Nice to Have

• 2 years of sterile processing experience or graduation from accepted course in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology
• Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications