About This Role
Working as a Sterile Processing Technician is a vital role in healthcare, ensuring the proper sterilization, decontamination, and preparation of surgical instruments and medical equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where precision, teamwork, and adherence to strict protocols are essential for success.
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of surgical instruments, endoscopes, and other medical devices using approved sterilization methods
- Assemble, inspect, and package sterile medical instruments with meticulous attention to detail to ensure readiness for surgical procedures
- Manage inventory levels of sterile supplies and medical equipment, ensuring proper storage and timely replenishment to prevent shortages
- Follow strict aseptic techniques and infection prevention protocols during all processing activities to minimize contamination risks
- Reprocess complex medical equipment such as endoscopes according to manufacturer guidelines and industry standards
- Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization cycles, equipment maintenance, and quality control records in compliance with healthcare regulations
- Collaborate with clinical staff to understand specific instrument needs and ensure all sterilized items meet safety standards before distribution
Requirements
- Proven experience in sterile processing or a related healthcare environment, with knowledge of medical instrument assembly and packaging
- Strong understanding of infection prevention management, including sterilization techniques and infection control practices
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures to accurately handle specialized instruments
- Ability to operate sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and endoscope reprocessors effectively
- Excellent organizational skills for inventory management and record keeping within a fast-paced setting
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques, decontamination processes, and healthcare infection prevention standards is essential
- Certification in sterile processing or related fields is preferred but not mandatory; relevant training will be provided for qualified candidates
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Paid time off