Sterile Processing Technician

Reno Orthopedic Center • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for collecting, sterilizing, and packaging surgical instrumentation in a safe and efficient manner to support quality patient care at their Main Location. ROC emphasizes a patient-first mindset, assuming good intent, owning success, continuous learning, and kindness. They are a physician-owned organization with a fully integrated musculoskeletal health campus and a history of over 60 years of service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience reviewing work and checking for errors.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of general, basic sterilization and cleaning techniques
• One year of sterile processing/instrument technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Support sterile processing operations by decontaminating and sterilizing instruments.
• Assemble and package trays.
• Prioritize high-use items to meet surgical demands.
• Monitor sterility and run daily equipment tests.
• Ensure proper sterilizer function.
• Maintain clean, stocked work areas.
• Deliver supplies to the OR as needed.
• Assist with recordkeeping and departmental documentation.
• Gather all contaminated instruments and supplies and return to sterile processing.
• Decontaminate all equipment and instruments using proper tools and cleaning agents.
• Identify frequently used instruments and equipment and ensure those items are prioritized during sterile processing to meet surgical schedule requirements.
• Assemble trays and package instruments and equipment properly.
• Monitor sterility dates of supplies.
• Deliver items to the operating room as requested.
• Ensure proper operation and perform general maintenance of sterilizer units and instruments daily and report any visible signs of malfunction.
• Run biological and chemical tests of sterilization equipment daily and record results in appropriate log.
• Perform cleaning and restocking of department surface areas, racks, case carts, shelves, storage cabinets and all storage area.
• Assist with data collection, recordkeeping and any other clerical work related to the department.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Discounted orthopedic care at ROC
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Extended sick leave
• 401(k) plan contributions
• EAP
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Health and fitness program
• Employee events
• Coffee shop onsite (main location)
• Continuing education funds / certification reimbursement (Dependent on Position)
• Relocation assistance (for eligible roles)
• Productivity bonuses or incentive compensation (for eligible roles)
• Student loan repayment (for eligible roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED