ASC Sterile Processing Technician
Bridgeview Eye Partners•Kearney, NE
•Onsite
About The Position
Seventh Avenue Surgery Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. This position plays an essential role in patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, stored, and available for each procedure. The ideal candidate understands that sterile processing requires precision, organization, consistent adherence to infection-prevention standards, and strong communication with the clinical team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow established procedures.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, safety procedures, and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional conduct.
Nice To Haves
- Previous sterile processing experience in an ambulatory surgery center, hospital, or procedural setting.
- Experience processing ophthalmic surgical instruments.
- Knowledge of sterilization methods, infection-prevention practices, instrument care, and regulatory requirements.
- Current sterile processing certification, such as CRCST or CSPDT, or willingness to obtain certification within the timeframe required by the facility or applicable law.
- Basic Life Support certification, if required by the facility.
Responsibilities
- Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepare instrument trays and supplies according to established count sheets, manufacturers’ instructions for use, and scheduled procedures.
- Operate and monitor sterilization and decontamination equipment in accordance with facility policies and applicable standards.
- Perform and document required mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring of sterilization processes.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, alignment, sharpness, damage, and completeness.
- Identify damaged or missing instruments and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate clinical leader.
- Maintain accurate sterilization records, equipment logs, quality-control documentation, and instrument-tracking information.
- Follow proper procedures for handling contaminated instruments, sharps, biohazardous materials, and regulated waste.
- Maintain appropriate separation of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and sterile-storage areas.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with stocking instruments, supplies, personal protective equipment, and sterile items.
- Rotate supplies and verify package integrity and expiration dates.
- Prepare instruments and equipment for scheduled ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- Support efficient room turnover and communicate with the surgical team regarding instrument availability and priority needs.
- Follow infection-prevention practices, OSHA requirements, facility policies, and manufacturers’ instructions for use.
- Participate in competency assessments, continuing education, safety initiatives, quality-improvement activities, and regulatory surveys.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and survey-ready sterile processing environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the surgery center and patient-care team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Retirement plan options
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
- Training and professional-development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
