Sterile Processing Technician

Join Our Surgical Team as a Sterile Processing Technician!

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a meticulous and experienced Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical team. You will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our surgical instruments and ensuring a safe and sterile environment for our patients.

Your Impact:

• Instrument Sterilization & Decontamination: Perform decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization procedures according to MIFU.
• Surgical Suite Preparation: Assist in preparing the surgical center for daily schedules and between cases.
• Inventory Management: Maintain adequate inventory of SPD supplies and report shortages.
• Sterile Environment Maintenance: Ensure a sterile environment throughout all procedures.
• Equipment & Supply Handling: Open sterile packs, instruments, and supplies, and assist in setting up surgical cases.
• Instrument & Equipment Maintenance: Report and troubleshoot issues with instruments, sterilizers, and other equipment. Implement MIFUs for all instruments and equipment.
• Preference Card Verification: Verify surgeon's preference cards are current and accessible.
• Infection Control Compliance: Maintain all aspects of infection control protocols.
• Quality Improvement: Actively participate in identifying quality improvement and infection control issues.

What You'll Bring/Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a sterile processing department as a technician.
• Knowledge of the sterilization process, aseptic technique, and instrument care.
• Ability to follow manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU).
• Basic Life Support certification
• High school diploma or equivalent

Bonus Points:

• Certification in Sterile Processing.

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