Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary / Purpose


The Sterile Instrument Technician I is responsible for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays. Supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable instrumentation, including, but not limited to decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations, as well as daily monitoring and recording conditions of the sterilization process. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities


Decontamination Duties:
  • Hand cleans and inspects all instruments, containers, and equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications,
  • hospital safety policies, and regulatory guidelines to assure patient and employee protection
  • Cleans and leak tests flexible endoscopes according to the manufactures specifications and hospital policy
  • Wears protective attire and uses proper cleaning solutions while performing duties in the decontamination department

Assembly Room Duties:
  • Accurately inspects and assembles instrument sets and specialty items in a timely manner for surgical cases
  • Maintains biological and sterilization records for steam, ETO, Steris, Sterrad machines according to departmental
  • procedures
  • Accurately operates all sterilization equipment to sterilize instruments according to department policy and 
  • manufacturer’s recommendations
  • Sterile Room Duties:
  • Completes, prioritizes, and organizes case carts according to the daily schedule to comply with the surgery start time
  • Assists all personnel in a positive manner to locate instrumentation needed for surgical procedures

General Duties:
  • Other duties as assigned by management
 
Required skills & experience:
  • High School Diploma 
  • Instrument Technician certification through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) 
  • 1 year of current Sterile Processing experience 
  • Experience in Ortho or Cardiac preferred, but not required 


What you need to know: 
  • Full benefits and competitive salary offered
  • Opportunity to serve a variety of patients and unique cases 
  • Work for one of the best Regional Hospitals in the state (U.S. News and World Report)
  • Live in one of the most scenic, outdoor-friendly areas of the Southeast
  • Relocation assistance available

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