Sterile Process Tech

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician I ensures the availability of clean, sterilized, and properly functioning surgical instruments and equipment for operating rooms and procedural areas. This role is responsible for picking surgical instruments and supplies to support surgical volume in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. The Sterile Processing Technician I supports patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment and adhering to established protocols.

Essential Functions

• Selects and supplies surgical instruments and equipment according to established protocols.

• Stocks and assembles case carts, ensuring proper inventory and availability of instruments and supplies for procedures.

• Organizes and stores sterilized instruments and supplies on appropriately labeled shelves to ensure easy accessibility.

• Monitors and restocks supply shelves and carts daily, ensuring adequate inventory for hospital needs.

• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including the use of standard precautions, to prevent hospital-acquired infections.

• Obtains, returns, and dispenses supplies and equipment within requested time frames, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

• Conducts inventory checks and replenishes expired or used items on emergency and supply carts.

• Communicates with nursing units to track and locate missing equipment and documents loss of supplies or equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in sterile processing, instrument reprocessing, or an operating room required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes.

• Ability to follow strict protocols and maintain attention to detail.

• Knowledge of infection control policies and standard precautions.

• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with healthcare personnel.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.