Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension•Appleton, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Sterile Processing Technician at Ascension St Elizabeth in Appleton, WI. The department is Sterile Processing, and the schedule is Evenings, Full-time, 11:00 am - 7:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with rotating Weekend and Holiday call. The technician will be responsible for inspecting and assembling surgical instruments and sets, maintaining sterilization equipment, decontaminating soiled instruments, organizing instrument sets, and auditing peer quality assurance programs.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) Preferred.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect and assemble surgical instruments and sets to ensure quality, completeness, and patient safety.
Maintain sterilization equipment and monitor containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
Decontaminate soiled instruments and equipment following established safety protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
Organize and correct instrument sets using count sheets and tracking systems to ensure readiness for procedures.
Audit peer quality assurance programs to uphold high standards of care and operational excellence.