Sterile Processing Clerk - Inland Surgery Center

SCA Health•Redlands, CA

23h

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Clerk, also referred to as an Instrument Processing Technician, maintains instruments and equipment in optimal condition and prepares instrumentation, equipment, and sterile supplies for surgical patients. The role operates under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and supports the instrument processing area or department. It may also include crossover duties such as purchasing supplies and managing inventory in designated areas, according to facility policy and management guidance.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies, including industry-standard principles and practices.
Successful completion of a BCLS course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in instrument processing.
Prior experience as a surgical technologist or procedure technologist.
Certification in instrument processing.

Responsibilities

Work as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
Maintain knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and the care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
Follow standards and practices for sterile technique.
Clean and/or disinfect instruments and equipment after use, then return them to the proper area and sequence for storage or processing.
Select the sterilization or disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
Clean, wrap, sterilize, and disinfect instruments and equipment, and maintain the functions of the instrument processing area or department.
Perform crossover duties in other areas, including purchasing supplies and managing inventory according to facility policy and management guidance.