Sterile Processing Tech 1
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Tech 1 assembles instrumentation accurately and efficiently, ensures that processed items are sterile, decontaminates instruments safely and appropriately, manages instrument inventory, and distributes instruments to customers in a timely manner. The role uses basic computer functions and instrument-tracking software for documentation and inventory tracking. In the assembly area, the technician inspects instruments for bio-burden and proper working condition, assembles sets according to count sheets, locates missing instruments, replaces repaired or ordered instruments, and maintains stock. 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, verifies required chemical and biological indicators, operates steam, Sterrad, and Steris sterilization equipment, and validates and documents sterilization processes by reading and interpreting indicators. In decontamination, the technician unloads case carts and checks items for red tags, sorts instruments, and selects appropriate manual or mechanical processing methods to protect items from damage. The technician prepares instruments by flushing lumens, exposing all surfaces, and properly loading washers, then operates washer/decontaminators, cart washers, sonic washers, and other equipment in the decontamination area. The position is at Inova Loudoun Hospital Operating Room and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No certification required.
- No licensure required.
- No experience required.
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 instruments in sets.
- Maintain stock levels in the assembly area.
- Load items for sterilization, record them on load cards, and add a biological test to each load.
- Select the proper sterilization mode for items.
- Ensure required chemical and biological indicators are present.
- Operate steam, Sterrad, and Steris sterilization equipment.
- Validate sterilization processes by reading, interpreting, and documenting chemical and biological indicators.
- Use instrument-tracking computer software to document functions in assembly, sterilization, and decontamination.
- Decontaminate instruments safely and appropriately.
- Unload case carts and check items for red tags.
- Sort instrumentation and select appropriate manual and mechanical processing methods to protect items from damage.
- Prepare instruments for decontamination by flushing lumens, exposing all surfaces, and properly loading washers.
- Operate washer/decontaminators, cart washers, sonic washers, and other decontamination-area equipment.
- Manage instrument inventory and ensure timely distribution of instruments to customers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan with a match on the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses or partners, and 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
