Sterile Tech

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute designated supplies to assigned areas.
• Ensure all equipment and instruments are available and ready for each surgical case.
• Decontaminate, clean, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments in accordance with AMMI recommended practices.
• Complete and verify accuracy of instrument count sheets.
• Assist OR staff in locating and preparing instruments as needed.
• Maintain permanent sterilization records for Surgery and other departments per regulatory standards.
• Reestablish a clean and safe environment post-procedure, including room and equipment turnover.
• Prepare and maintain surgical supplies and specialty equipment (e.g., laryngoscope blades, tubing, filters, ultrasound, fluid/blood warmers, specialty pumps, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of recent Sterile Processing experience required.
• Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD or IAHCSMM) preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred.