Sterile Processing Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience maintaining surgical supplies for a medical treatment facility, determining sterilization procedures for various medical items, and using automated systems for medical supply tracking.
• Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must submit to pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use; the position is also subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempt, and undergo immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to establish continued physical fitness for the duties.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble individual surgical items, such as scissors, tubing, and instrumentation, or assemble them into trays and sets for clinician use.
• Enter surgical supply data into a computer instrument tracking system.
• Conduct operational efficiency and surgical precision testing of surgical instruments.
• Operate sterilization equipment for various types of items.
• Maintain sterile surgical supplies by checking expiration dates, rotating stock, and removing outdated items from distribution.
• Prepare contaminated surgical items for sterilization procedures.
• Remove contaminants using required methods and sterilization procedures.