Sterile Processing Technician

Opportunity:

Sterile Processing Tech - Sterile Processing Tech

Job Details:

• Prepare, sterilize, install, and clean laboratory and health care equipment
• Assemble all equipment required for surgery, exams, and other medical procedures
• Organize and assemble routine and specialty surgical instrument trays and other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed
• Clean instruments and other medical devices to prepare them for sterilization
• Operate and maintain steam, ETO, low-temperature gas plasma, peracetic acid, ozone, and dry heat sterilizers
• Keep records of sterilizer loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
• Record sterilizer test results
• Disinfect patient care equipment including infusion machines, DVT machines, and suction pumps
• Operate sterilization and processing equipment while observing gauges to detect malfunctions and ensure equipment operates to prescribed standards
• Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair
• Check sterile supplies to ensure proper storage for sterility maintenance and that packaging has not been compromised
• Maintain records of inventory and equipment usage
• May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment
• 3+ years of Sterile Processing Technician experience required
• Travel experience preferred
• No on-call responsibilities
• No weekend requirements
• Required certification: HSPA (IAHCSMM); CBSPD also accepted