GBSC Sterile Processing Technician
About The Position
Great Basin Orthopedics is seeking a skilled, driven Sterile Processing Technician to join its collaborative team of surgeons and clinical support staff. The organization emphasizes patient-centered bone and joint care and a supportive work environment grounded in integrity, respect, and excellence. The technician is responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing, and labeling reusable items; helping facilitate the daily surgery schedule; and receiving facility supplies. The role also supports operating-room turnover and case picking when time permits, and requires familiarity with and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; certification must be obtained or renewed within 30 days of hire.
- Sterile Processing certification from an accredited school or training program, required within 6 months of hire.
- At least one year of Sterile Processing experience, or completion of a Central Service Technical Course, or a related background in instrumentation, supply and equipment purchasing, nursing, or a comparable area.
- Knowledge of sterilization and asepsis techniques.
- Basic knowledge of microbiology and infection control.
- Thorough understanding of instrument decontamination and sterilization.
- Basic computer skills.
- Full command of spoken and written English.
- Ability to troubleshoot and operate equipment associated with daily tasks.
Responsibilities
- Sort, clean, and decontaminate instruments, equipment, and other reusable items.
- Examine, inspect, and test equipment and instruments, and stay current on cleaning and decontamination procedures.
- Operate sterilizers according to manufacturer guidelines and follow proper sterilization procedures.
- Set up, package, or wrap reusable items for terminal sterilization.
- Identify instruments and recognize shortages in instrument and equipment trays and sets.
- Label and document forms, stickers, charts, graphs, and other records associated with terminal sterilization and quality assurance according to policy.
- Receive supplies, verify them against packing slips, and distribute them to designated areas.
- Assist with operating-room turnover and case picking as time permits.
- Assist with reordering supplies to designated par levels.
- Participate in training, orientation, and staff development programs.
- Present a professional image representing operating-room services to patients and personnel.
- File incident reports for unusual events involving patients or staff, including events such as falls, needlestick injuries, aspiration, allergic reactions, and disruptive behavior.
- Report actual or alleged abuse, harassment, or injury involving oneself, other employees, or patients occurring at or relating to the Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
