Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing medical/surgical equipment to ensure a sterile and functioning supply of materials for patient care. This position requires adherence to safety standards, infection control protocols, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform decontamination, inspection, cleaning, assembly, and packaging of medical/surgical materials, including linen, instruments, and equipment, ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures for sterility.
• Prepare surgical trays and care for instruments based on prescribed procedures.
• Properly wrap and package items for designated areas in accordance with specific guidelines.
• Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test medical instruments for proper functioning.
• Operate steam sterilizers and other sterilization equipment.
• Track instruments and individual trays per sterilization cycle.
• Perform basic maintenance on sterilization equipment, including using Bowie-Dick test packs, cleaning filters and drains, and conducting biological tests.
• Maintain inventory levels of supplies and materials, and document usage, receiving, and issuing as necessary.
• Demonstrate competencies within scope of practice and adhere to recognized infection control standards.
• Participate in departmental and hospital-wide quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Assist with the setup and cleanup of operating rooms under the supervision of Registered Nurses (R.N.).
• Perform small equipment maintenance and assist with patient transport and positioning as directed.
• Be willing to cross-train to other areas such as the surgery control desk and scheduling, providing assistance to nursing staff and technicians as needed.

Qualifications:

• Certification in Sterile Processing preferred (must be obtained within one year of employment).
• At least 1 year of experience in sterile processing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training, experience, and cognitive skills.
• Knowledge of sterilization materials, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols and procedures.