Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with the correct materials for packaging, wrapping and sterilization methods of all instrument sets and trays.
• Complete knowledge of a case cart preparation system Basic computer knowledge with an Instrument Tracking system (ABACUS/MICROSYSTEMS) preferred.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Heavy lifting and pushing (trays & sterilization carts).
• Responsible for decontamination, prepping and packaging.
• Sterilization processes of all surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

Required Skills:

• Basic Computer skills, reading and writing.
• General Knowledge of function and maintenance of Surgical Instruments and Patient Care Equipment.
• Competent to operates sterilizers.
• Works well with others.
• Works well in a fast paced environment.
• Required years of experience – 3 plus.
• Preferred years of experience 10 plus.
• Required hard skills – Orthopedics and Neuro instruments.
• Required soft skills – Team work.