Sterile Processing Technician

Job Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Sterile Processing Technician, where your expertise ensures the safety and well-being of patients through meticulous sterilization and handling of medical instruments. In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical and medical equipment, supporting infection prevention efforts, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Your dedication will directly contribute to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining a sterile environment across our facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of surgical instruments and medical devices using approved sterilization techniques.
• Manage inventory levels of sterile supplies and medical instruments, ensuring proper stock rotation and documentation.
• Reprocess endoscopes and other specialized medical equipment following manufacturer guidelines and infection control protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, and equipment maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Apply aseptic techniques during instrument handling to prevent contamination and support infection prevention initiatives.
• Conduct routine quality checks on sterilized items to verify integrity and functionality before distribution.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to understand specific instrument needs for upcoming procedures while adhering to strict infection control practices.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of sterile processing procedures including medical instrument assembly, packaging, and sterilization methods.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems for tracking supplies and ensuring availability of sterile instruments.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology to accurately handle specialized surgical tools and endoscopes.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, healthcare infection prevention standards, and infection control practices.
• Experience operating sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and other medical equipment used in sterilization processes.
• Expertise in decontamination techniques, aseptic technique application, and surgical instrument handling to uphold safety standards.
• Ability to identify potential issues in sterilization cycles or equipment operation promptly and effectively troubleshoot problems.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a tangible difference in patient outcomes! We are committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment that values precision, teamwork, and continuous learning. Join us in delivering excellence in healthcare through meticulous sterile processing!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person