Job Description
Job Summary:
- The Sterile Processing Technician II is responsible for cleaning, sterilization, processing, organizing, and distributing patient equipment, instruments, supplies, and products used in patient care.
- This role may also serve as a resource to Sterile Processing Technician I staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare rooms and organize instruments, equipment, treatment trays, and supplies.
- Clean and decontaminate instruments, containers, and patient equipment using detergents and disinfectants in compliance with regulations and facility policies.
- Operate semi-automatic and automatic sterilization equipment and washers.
- Maintain, replenish, and distribute instruments, reusable medical equipment, and surgical supplies; manage inventory records.
- Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, environmental, and manufacturer practices.
- Support staff training and serve as a mentor/resource for Sterile Processing Technician I team members.
Key Success Factors:
- Knowledge of sterilization methods, procedures, and medical terminology.
- Ability to follow strict infection control, safety, and compliance practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff and patients.
- Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and high-quality service delivery.