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The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting safe patient care by ensuring surgical instruments and medical devices are properly cleaned, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and prepared for use. Working in accordance with manufacturer instructions, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements, this position helps maintain the highest standards of quality and patient safety. Key Responsibilities Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical devices.
Operate and monitor reprocessing equipment, including washers, sterilizers, and related systems. Perform quality assurance testing and maintain accurate documentation and instrument tracking records. Ensure sterile instruments and trays are available for clinical use.
Follow infection prevention, safety, and PPE requirements. Identify damaged or missing instruments and coordinate repair or replacement processes. Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed instructions, policies, and manufacturer guidelines. Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
CRCST certification preferred; certification required within 12 months of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire or must be obtained immediately upon hire and maintained thereafter. Benefits and Salary Salary: $21.02 - $25.90 per hour -Commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, PTO, wellness benefits, etc.
About the role
The Sterile Processing Technician plays a vital role in supporting safe patient care by ensuring surgical instruments and medical devices are properly cleaned, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and prepared for use. Working in accordance with manufacturer instructions, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements, this position helps maintain the highest standards of quality and patient safety.