Sterile Processing Technician

Duration: 13 Weeks Contract (possibility of extension)

Shift: Evening 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Job Description

• The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• This role is critical in ensuring that all instruments and equipment used in medical procedures are sterile, functioning properly, and ready for use.
• May require working evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the facility's needs.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination: Receive, sort, and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment. Use appropriate cleaning agents and techniques to remove all biological material.
• Operate and maintain decontamination equipment such as washers, disinfectors, and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Inspection and Assembly: Inspect instruments and equipment for cleanliness, proper function, and wear.
• Assemble instrument sets and trays according to established protocols. Ensure all instruments are complete and in good working condition.
• Sterilization: Package, wrap, and label instruments and equipment for sterilization. perate autoclaves, sterilizers, and other related equipment.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Inventory Management Maintain accurate records of sterilized items and equipment. Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage of sterile supplies and equipment to prevent contamination.
• Quality Control Adhere to strict infection control protocols and procedures Perform routine maintenance and quality control checks on sterilization equipment.

Education/ Licenses/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certification in sterile processing (e.g., Certified Registered Central Service Technician -CRCST or CBSPD required
• 2 years experience in instruments’ tracking system and willing to learn new systems as needed

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• CRCST (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22