Sterile Processing Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to use medical technologies.
• Ability to create a safe, effective environment.
• Proven ability to work within a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to quality improvement.
• Flexible approach to work practices.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand medical terminology to follow written instructions and complete processing and preparation forms and records.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, stand for 8 hours, and stoop, bend, pull, and push as required.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Collect used and contaminated equipment, instruments, and supplies for sorting and decontamination.
• Manually clean supplies, remove waste matter, and operate and maintain decontamination equipment.
• Prepare and pack decontaminated supplies for sterilization.
• Monitor and operate sterilization equipment.
• Examine supplies to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Test sterilization equipment and report issues or problems.
• Sterilize, prepare, wrap, and organize equipment into instrument trays for medical procedures.
• Prepare and deliver equipment and instruments for surgeries, examinations, medical procedures, and medical carts.
• Maintain records of sterilization procedures, sterilized items, equipment maintenance, and supplies.
• Control inventory, reorder supplies, and check expiration dates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid term life coverage.
• 401(k) with company match up to 3%.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Certification preparation support.
• Growth opportunities.