Sterile Processing Tech 1
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech 1 assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently, ensures sterility of processed items, decontaminates instruments safely and appropriately, manages instrument inventory, and ensures timely distribution of instruments to customers. The role uses basic computer functions and instrument-tracking software to document and track inventory and processing activities. In the assembly area, the technician inspects instruments for bio-burden and proper working condition, assembles sets according to count sheets, locates missing instrumentation, replaces repaired or ordered items, and maintains stock levels. The technician loads items for sterilization, records them on load cards, and adds a biological test to each load. The technician selects appropriate sterilization modes, confirms required chemical and biological indicators are present, and operates steam, Sterrad, and Steris sterilization equipment. They validate sterilization processes by reading, interpreting, and documenting indicators. In decontamination, the technician unloads case carts and checks for red tags, sorts instruments, and selects appropriate manual or mechanical processing methods. They prepare instruments by flushing lumens, exposing surfaces, and loading washers, then operate washer-decontaminators, cart washers, sonic washers, and other equipment in the decontamination area.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No certification required.
- No licensure required.
- No experience required.
- Basic computer functions to assist with documentation and inventory tracking.
Responsibilities
- Inspect instruments for bio-burden and proper working condition before assembling sets according to count sheets.
- Locate missing instrumentation and replace repaired or ordered instrumentation in sets.
- Maintain stock levels in the assembly area.
- Load items to be sterilized onto the loading cart, record them on the load card, and add a biological test to each load.
- Use instrument-tracking computer software to document activities in the assembly, sterilization, and decontamination areas.
- Select the proper sterilization mode for items and ensure all required chemical and biological indicators are present.
- Operate steam, Sterrad, and Steris sterilization equipment; read, interpret, and document chemical and biological indicators to validate sterilization.
- Unload case carts and check items for red tags.
- Sort instrumentation and select appropriate manual and mechanical processing mechanisms to maintain item integrity and prevent damage.
- Prepare instrumentation for decontamination by flushing lumens, exposing all surfaces, and properly loading washers.
- Operate washer-decontaminators, cart washers, sonic washers, and other decontamination equipment.
- Decontaminate instruments in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Manage instrument inventory and ensure timely distribution of instruments to customers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
- Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Remote and hybrid career opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
