Sterile Processing Tech II
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician participates in the collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instruments in accordance with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) guidelines. The role works collaboratively with other departments to support efficient, safe, and effective instrument reprocessing and models excellent customer service for internal and external customers. The technician maintains and monitors decontamination solutions, keeps sterilization documentation, prepares instrument trays and procedure case carts, and supports department standards for quality, infection control, and workplace safety. The role also serves as a department preceptor, contributes to staff education, monitors the departmental telephone during the scheduled shift, and runs SPM reports while communicating discrepancies to staff and management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or higher.
- More than 2 years of sterile processing experience.
- No certification required.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and/or high-level disinfect procedural instrumentation in accordance with AAMI guidelines.
- Verify that instruments are open, free of bioburden, and functioning properly before sterilization; notify the supervisor when instruments need repair or replacement.
- Follow manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU) when processing instrumentation and alert the supervisor when IFUs are needed.
- Maintain and monitor required biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency during instrument decontamination.
- Document and maintain sterilization records in accordance with AAMI guidelines and department policy.
- Sort mismatched instrument sets to ensure instrument trays are complete and available; inform the supervisor when an instrument is missing or needed to complete a tray.
- Prepare procedure case carts with the instruments and supplies required by the department schedule.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and adhere to OSHA standards.
- Participate in department policy and procedure development, quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards, and MSDS awareness.
- Communicate appropriately and use good interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
- Complete required department competencies, including orientation and annual requirements.
- Participate in continuing education to support proficiency in sterile processing.
- Serve as a department preceptor.
- Participate in developing in-services and staff education.
- Maintain and monitor the departmental telephone during the scheduled shift.
- Run SPM reports, educate staff, and inform management of discrepancies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
