Job Details

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support surgical and clinical services by cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments and equipment. The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in maintaining patient safety by ensuring all instruments meet sterilization and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
Operate sterilization equipment, including steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, and washer-disinfectors.
Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and proper assembly before sterilization.
Prepare and distribute instrument trays and sterile supplies for surgical and procedural areas.
Monitor sterilization cycles and maintain accurate documentation and quality assurance records.
Perform biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring of sterilization processes.
Maintain inventory of sterile supplies and notify leadership of shortages or damaged equipment.
Follow infection prevention protocols, AAMI, OSHA, HIPAA, and facility policies.
Collaborate with operating room staff, nursing personnel, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely instrument availability.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required.
Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) preferred or required based on facility requirements.
Minimum 1 year of recent sterile processing experience preferred.
Knowledge of sterilization methods, surgical instrumentation, infection prevention, and aseptic techniques.
Ability to identify, assemble, and inspect a wide variety of surgical instruments.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience with instrument tracking systems preferred.

Pay Rate
$35.02 - $39.90/hour

About us :
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