Sterile Processing Tech

Surgery Partners•Sandy, UT

11d

About The Position

Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. The role also performs other duties as assigned or required. The Sterile Processing Technician prepares and maintains sterile instruments, supplies, trays, and equipment for designated areas, following prescribed procedures and established standards. The position supports sterile processing, the operating room, and equipment storage areas by maintaining inventory, ensuring equipment functions properly, and helping uphold departmental, quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State licensure or certification as a Sterilization Technician, when required by state regulations or contract specifications.
At least 1 year of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
Proficient auditory and verbal communication with colleagues, vendors, and surgeons.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift, push, or pull more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, inspect, clean, assemble, and package medical and surgical materials, including linen, instruments, and equipment, according to established standards and procedures.
Prepare trays for designated areas and wrap or package items according to prescribed procedures.
Operate the barcode instrument tracking system.
Disassemble, clean, assemble, and test specialty instrumentation and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Differentiate between single-use and reusable items.
Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, medical supplies, and equipment; assemble, wrap, and sterilize instrument trays; and follow Standard Precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas.
Monitor biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency in decontamination.
Sort mismatched instrument sets, trays, and medical equipment and make them available to sterile processing customers in a timely manner.
Restock, label, and maintain inventory; submit requisitions; and collect and distribute instruments, trays, crash carts, and facility medical equipment.
Perform environmental maintenance duties and assist with maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and equipment storage areas.
Verify equipment functions properly, request maintenance, repair, or replacement, and remove defective equipment.
Maintain a clean work area.
Assist with departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental standards, and infection-control standards.
Communicate appropriately using good interpersonal skills.