Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment. Assembles, prepares and packages surgical instruments and equipment, and processes using various methods of high/low temp sterilization and disinfection. Maintains quality control and biological monitoring systems for sterilization processes. Answers the telephone and responds to requests for sterile instruments and supplies. Prepares and distributes case carts and sterile supplies. Utilizes computer system for case cart stock supply, stock return, and electronic instrument management system.
Requirements
- High School Graduate HS/GED, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Prefer completion of a surgical instrument technician program or 2 years surgical instrument experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and delivers case carts.
- Utilizes aseptic technique when handling and distributing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment.
- Prepares and wraps instrument sets for various methods of sterilization.
- Answers telephone, fills orders, issues and stocks supplies.
- Utilizes various methods of high/low temp sterilization and disinfection.
- Maintains quality control records for all sterilizers.
- Utilizes computer for department specific supply picklists and Goods/Issue/Returns.
- Utilizes instrument tracking system.
Benefits
- Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
