Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Technician facilitates the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of reusable instrumentation. The role monitors and reports on compliance with sterilization guidelines and required processes, and helps ensure supplies and equipment are available in adequate quantities so operations are not adversely affected. The technician processes medical and surgical materials, including linen, instruments, and equipment, according to established standards and procedures. Responsibilities also include preparing trays, operating sterilization equipment, managing inventory and supply distribution, and responding to the needs of the surgical team. This is a full-time, day-shift position at BSC Orthopedics in Amherst, New York. The listed hourly pay range is $19.80–$29.00.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience working as a sterile processing technician.
- Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Ability to stand and walk.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Current certification is preferred.
- Experience working in an ambulatory center is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, inspect, clean, assemble, and package medical and surgical materials, including linen, instruments, and equipment, according to established standards and procedures.
- Operate sterilization equipment.
- Prepare trays according to prescribed procedures.
- Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test instrumentation to confirm proper function.
- Coordinate ordering, supply and equipment distribution, shipping, and recovery functions.
- Maintain inventory management processes and meet surgery center supply needs through prompt delivery.
- Verify that equipment is available and in working order.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and prepare for or assist with cycle count certifications and annual inventory.
- Support an efficient restocking process.
- Retrieve, inspect, and deliver incoming supplies and equipment.
- Address supply and ordering problems and respond to special requests to accommodate the surgical team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
