Sterile Processing Technician

Job Summary:


The Surgical Services Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment to ensure a safe and sterile environment for surgical procedures. The technician supports surgical teams by maintaining instrument integrity, adhering to infection control standards, and managing inventory. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience and relevant certifications to maintain high standards of patient safety and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Inspect instruments for functionality and integrity before and after sterilization.
• Assemble surgical instrument trays according to procedure specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes and inventory management.
• Collaborate with surgical staff to ensure timely and efficient instrument availability.
• Adhere to infection control and safety guidelines to prevent contamination.
• May float to the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) surgery center as needed.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sterile processing or related surgical services.
• National Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques and infection control standards.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in a hospital setting with a large bed capacity.
• Familiarity with electronic charting systems such as Epic.

Special Considerations:

• No on-call requirement.
• May be required to float to a sister facility ASC surgery center.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at application and is subject to approval based on facility needs.
• Facility may call off one shift every two weeks.
• Scrub colors: Navy for RNs; OR scrubs are provided for Sterile Processing Technicians.

Scheduling:

• Shift assignments and schedules are determined by facility needs and staffing requirements.
• Guaranteed hours may be adjusted with potential call-offs as per facility policy.