Sterile Processing Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs routine tasks related to decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and sterile supplies.
• Operates and monitors cleaning and sterilization equipment.
• Maintains records in compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA standards.
• Collects, sorts, cleans, disinfects, and inspects instruments and equipment.
• Assembles, wraps, labels, and prepares trays for sterilization and storage.
• Performs biological monitoring and follows protocol for failed biological tests.
• Maintains aseptic technique and safe sterile storage practices.
• Delivers processed supplies to hospital departments.
• May assist in endoscopy reprocessing.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees.
• Reports faulty equipment and safety concerns.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Successful completion of Central Sterile coursework.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Sterile Processing Certification.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to read and write to comprehend equipment operating instructions and documentation.
• Basic arithmetic skills to count instruments.
• Basic computer skills.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year of related healthcare experience.